M.Sc Applied Psychology at MILHS

Bangalore

Where Psychological Science Meets Real-World Practice

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Psychology, offered by the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences at MILHS, is a two-year postgraduate program centred on the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes.

Through this program, you will build a strong foundation in psychological theory while gaining hands-on experience in applied settings related to mental health, workplace behaviour, and social systems. You may choose a specialisation pathway in Clinical, Organisational, or Forensic Psychology, or in Counselling, and will learn through a blend of structured coursework, supervised practice, and research-based inquiry. The program places particular emphasis on ethical practice, effective communication, and reflective professional development.

Program Highlights

Choice of Specialisations: You can pursue focused theoretical and practical training in the fields of Clinical Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, or Counselling, based on your career and research interests.

Theory with Applied Contexts: You connect psychological concepts with clinical, organisational, and legal settings through structured learning, internship exposure and supervised training.

Research Oriented Structure: You get the opportunity to conduct psychological research and academic inquiry alongside applied training through your dissertation.

Ethics and Social Responsibility: You engage with professional ethics and social awareness as core academic values.

Distinctive Course Offerings: You study subjects such as Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis, Behavioural Medicine, Cyber Forensics, Talent Management, and Rehabilitation and Correctional Psychology as per your choice of specialisation

Practical Training

Get trained in a state-of-the-art psychology laboratory with standardised personality, social and cognitive assessments, and diagnostic tools under supervision as part of the coursework and practical training modules

Industry Readiness

Gain industry exposure through internships, applied projects, and workshops aimed at bringing professional expertise and networking in areas of mental health, organisational development or community well-being.

Advanced Exposure

Acquire technology-based training through statistical software, qualitative data analysis program and cognitive testing software that are aimed at increasing student competence and professional skills

Practical Training

Admissions Path

Apply online

Eligibility list based on previous academic records

Personal Interview (PI)

Merit list based on PCB / PCM marks

Provisional Admission Offer

Document Requirements

Portfolio / Internships / Projects / Fieldwork and Certificates for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Selection Criteria

Merit List based on PI, UG Marks, Portfolio / Internships / Projects / Fieldwork and co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for MICFE & DLHS
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

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Program Highlights

Theory with Applied Contexts: You connect psychological concepts with clinical, organisational, and legal settings through structured learning, internship exposure and supervised training.

Research Oriented Structure: You get the opportunity to conduct psychological research and academic inquiry alongside applied training through your dissertation.

Ethics and Social Responsibility: You engage with professional ethics and social awareness as core academic values.

Practical Training

Industry Readiness

Advanced Exposure

Practical Training

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Master core psychological concepts and apply them within research and professional settings.

Conduct psychological assessment using standard tools under guided supervision.

Produce structured academic work through research-based study and evaluation.

Uphold ethical principles across clinical, organisational, forensic and counselling contexts

Communicate psychological insights clearly within professional and interdisciplinary teams.

Build readiness for advanced study or applied roles within psychology-related fields.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Eligibility list based on previous academic records

Personal Interview (PI)

Merit list based on PCB / PCM marks

Provisional Admission Offer

Document Requirements

Portfolio / Internships / Projects / Fieldwork and Certificates for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Selection Criteria

Merit List based on PI, UG Marks, Portfolio / Internships / Projects / Fieldwork and co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Document Requirements

Portfolio / Internships / Projects / Fieldwork and Certificates for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Selection Criteria

Merit List based on PI, UG Marks, Portfolio / Internships / Projects / Fieldwork and co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Exposure to foundational courses and orientation to four specialisation tracks in psychology.

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program fees

General:

INR 4,60,000

Total Program fees

NRI/Foreign:

USD 7,300

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for MICFE & DLHS
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

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M.Sc Applied Psychology at MILHS

Where Psychological Science Meets Real-World Practice

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 Years

INR 4,60,000

USD 7,300

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

2 Years

INR 4,60,000

USD 7,300