Academic Performance

The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a bachelor’s degree in Psychology (or expected, to be completed before the commencement of studies) from a recognized university with a GPA of at least 3.0 or a Second-Class Upper Division Honors (British Degrees) or 7.5 (Greek Degrees).

Curriculum Vitae

Students must submit a complete CV specifying all academic and professional activities.

Reference Letters

Applicants are required to submit three (3) recommendation letters that can attest to their academic and/or clinical skills. The needed recommendation letter template is available here.

MSc Clinical Psychology Supplemental Application Form

Upon completing the initial application form, candidates will need to complete an additional supplemental application form which must also be submitted for the application to be considered complete. The relevant form is available here https://forms.office.com/e/NTkq79xT84

Personal Essay

Applicants are required to submit a short essay as described below: The journey to becoming a clinical psychologist is often marked by personal growth and transformation. Reflect on a significant experience in your life and discuss the ways in which this experience has prepared you for the field of clinical psychology. We are interested in understanding how personal experiences have shaped your resilience and your approach to helping others. (500–700 words)

Interview

Having reviewed each application and applicant’s suitability against the entry criteria, the Programme Admissions Committee will determine which applicant may proceed to the interview phase. Interviews take place with faculty and with advanced students.

Additional criteria

Prospective candidates are also evaluated on the basis of additional qualifications such as publications, relevant seminars attended, previous practical experience and any other postgraduate qualifications in the area of Psychology.

Dates for the Fall 2026 Admission Cycle

Application Deadline: March 20st
Interviews: May 18th – June 5th

English Language Proficiency

Applicants satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, the minimum English-language qualifications for admission are:

• IELTS – 6.5 and above
• Anglia Examinations – Proficiency or Mastery
• Cambridge GCE AS Level English Language – C and above
• Cambridge GCE English A Levels – C and above
• Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a First language – C and above
• Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a Second language – B and above
• IB English A: Literature SL & HL – 4 and above
• IB English Standard Level (SL) – 5 and above
• IB English High Level (HL) – 4 and above
• Michigan Language Assessment (also known as Proficiency of Michigan) – 750 and above
• Password Test – 6.5 and above
• TOEFL (IBT) – 79 and above
• Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) – 176 and above or Pass
• Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) – 180 and above or Pass

Applicants who do not hold one of the listed qualifications, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test and achieve a score at the ENGL-100 level, which can substitute for the standardized tests typically required for admission to postgraduate programs. The test is offered free of charge.

The University offers English courses at different levels to assist students in meeting the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam or final project and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects, and class participation.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

Practicum Readiness evaluation.

Prior to beginning their second semester of the second year, students undergo a Practicum Readiness Evaluation to assess whether they are ready to advance to the Clinical Practicum phase.

The student must complete 180 ECTS and all programme requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required for graduation. Students must have a grade of C or above in all courses before proceeding with their Practicum. If in one or more courses, the grade obtained is below C, the particular course or courses will have to be repeated before proceeding with the Practicum.

Examination for Professional Readiness

In order to complete the Clinical Practicum component of the Programme trainees must successfully complete the Examination for Professional Readiness (EPR). The EPR will be held individually for each trainee following completion of the Clinical Practicum requirements. The EPR aims to comprehensively assess each trainee’s competence and readiness for entry into practice as an independent professional clinical psychologist.

Key Learning Outcoumes

Upon successful completion of this programme, students should be in a position to:

• Critically analyze and synthesize clinical perspectives from the main schools of thought in Clinical Psychology.
• Utilize knowledge and skills in clinical interviewing, assessment and psychotherapy, as derived from a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches, which can be effectively applied in varying treatment contexts.
• Practice the profession of Clinical Psychology guided by high ethical and professional standards, as outlined in the Code of Ethics of the Cyprus Board for the Registration of Psychologists, as well as the international Codes of Conduct pertaining to the profession.
• Value, appreciate and respect the diversity represented by individuals of differing cultures, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, age, physical/mental status, and disability.
• Adopt a scientific approach to addressing questions relevant to Clinical Psychology by examining available evidence, and demonstrate proficiency in research methods.
• Develop proficiency in presenting clinical data in written and oral form.
• Demonstrate competence in working as clinical psychologists with a range of clinical populations through supervised clinical training experiences in private and/or public settings.
• Utilize psychometric assessment methods for the purpose of clinical diagnosis.
• Engage in self-reflection, identify weaknesses in their work as practitioners, and utilize clinical supervision to overcome them.
• Approach the profession of clinical psychology as a lifelong learning process and pursue opportunities for continuing education and personal and professional development.

In addition to providing high-quality clinical training, the MSc Programme in Clinical Psychology has also been designed to:

• Comply with the current legislation for professional psychologists in Cyprus.
• Meet the requirements for acquiring the EuroPsy as set by the European Federation of Psychologists Associations (EFPA) (for students who opt to complete 1500 hours of supervised clinical practicum).

Section: A – Major Requirements

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Semester 7 (Optional)

The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. Students may contact their academic advisor and consult their academic pathway found on this website under “Schools & Programmes”.