Master of Clinical Mental Health and Psychotherapy (MCMHP)

Become a Specialist in Mental Health Counselling and Make a Lasting Impact
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Overview

The Master of Clinical Mental Health and Psychotherapy (MCMHP) at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of medicine programme is a postgraduate programme available full time (1.5 year). It prepares students to work as reflective and competent mental health counsellors in clinical and community settings.

Students develop a strong grounding in mental health conditions, counselling and psychotherapy, and learn to integrate theory with practice through supervised placements. The programme also builds skills in case and care coordination, interprofessional collaboration, service planning and programme evaluation, preparing graduates to take on leadership roles in the mental health sector.

Supported by training in research methods, graduates will be equipped to deliver person centred care, contribute to evidence informed practice, and support the design and improvement of mental health services in Singapore and the region.
  • The MCMHP's curriculum aligns with the National Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2023, preparing graduates to meet current service needs.
  • Modules taught by subject matter experts from Singapore and overseas, with strong clinical and research experience.
  • Three curriculum pillars in psychiatry, counselling and psychotherapy, and public health that provide interdisciplinary, skills based academic training.
  • Supervised clinical placements at partner sites sourced and coordinated by the programme, including hospitals, GP clinics, social service agencies and private practices.
Intake: August 2026

Duration:

1.5 Years (Full-time)

Application Start Date:

1 December 2025

Application Deadline:

8 March 2026

Application Interview:

6 – 24 April 2026

Outcome of Applications:

May 2026

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Ideal candidates for the programme

  • Have a strong interest in working with people experiencing mental health difficulties
  • Have some experience working with clients with mental health difficulties in health, social service or community settings
  • Are motivated to develop clinical counselling skills

Graduates can pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Mental health counsellors
  • Mental health specialists within their primary profession

Programme Faculty

Dr Pearlene Ng

Programme Director
Master of Clinical Mental Health and Psychotherapy (MCMHP)

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Dr Rathi Mahendran

Deputy Programme Director
Master of Clinical Mental Health and Psychotherapy (MCMHP)

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A/Prof Kenneth Ban

Education Lead
Master of Clinical Mental Health and Psychotherapy (MCMHP)

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Dr Pearlene Ng

Programme Director
Master of Clinical Mental Health
and Psychotherapy (MCMHP)

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Dr Rathi Mahendran

Deputy Programme Director
Master of Clinical Mental Health and
Psychotherapy (MCMHP)

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A/Prof Kenneth Ban

Education Lead
Master of Clinical Mental Health
and Psychotherapy (MCMHP)

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The MMCMHP is available as a 1.5 years (full-time) degree programme. 

Graduation Requirements
Total Units Required: 50 Units

To graduate, students have to:

Complete 15 Core Courses (42 units in total)

Complete 15 Core Courses (42 Units in total)

    1. CMH5101 Fundamentals in Clinical Mental Health
    2. CMH5102 Mental Health Conditions I
    3. CMH5103 Mental Health Conditions II
    4. CMH5104 Management of Mental Health Conditions I
    5. CMH5105 Management of Mental Health Conditions II
    6. CMH5202 Service Planning & Programme Development
    7. CMH5204 Applied Research Methods in Mental Health and Psychotherapy
    8. CMH5301 Psychotherapy & Clinical Skills I
    9. CMH5302 Psychotherapy & Clinical Skills II
    10. CMH5303 Psychotherapy & Clinical Skills III
    11. CMH5304 Counselling I: CBT and General Counselling
    12. CMH5305 Counselling II: Systemic & Family Therapy
    13. CMH5306 Clinical Skills Workshops
    14. CMH5401 Clinical Placement I
    15. CMH5402 Clinical Placement II

+ Choose and Complete 1 Elective Course (8 Units)

CMH5203 Capstone Project

OR

CMH5205 Clinical Practice Seminar in Psychotherapy

View the full list of courses
Clinical Placements:

Students will undertake two 20-weeks clinical placements at one of the reputable placement sites sourced by the programme.

These placements will occur in hospitals, social services, or private clinics. During this period, students will gain exposure to a total of 120 hours of practicum, along with 40 hours of individual clinical supervision and 40 hours of group supervision.

Proposed Study Plan

Please refer HERE for the proposed study plan for full-time and part-time students.

Study Period

  • Full-time students are expected to complete the programme within 18 months. The maximum candidature period is 36 months; excluding Leave of Absence (LOA).

Important:

The University does not engage external agencies for student recruitment. Applicants should apply directly to the University and not through any agents. Applications submitted through agents will not receive any added advantage and the University reserves the right to reject such application without explanation.

Only online applications are accepted.

Before submitting your application:

Referee

Applicants are required to provide two professional referee reports on their character and professional competency. The referees can be their academic mentors, current employers or previous employers.

Interview

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview, which may include a short role-play component.

  • Local candidates: In-person interview
  • International candidates: Online interview

Failure to attend the scheduled interview will result in the interview offer being withdrawn.

Click here to apply online
To be eligible for enrolment, applicants must meet the following requirements. Please note that selection is competitive, and applicants with relevant industry experience will be considered favourably. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the programme.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least an Honours or its equivalent (High grade Pass degree) in Psychology, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health, Social Work.
  • Have 1 to 2 years of experience providing direct care to persons with mental health issues.
Note: Due to the rigorous nature of the Master’s programme, students with relevant experience will be given priority in the selection process. Applicants without relevant experience are strongly encouraged to gain 1–2 years of experience working with clients with mental health conditions before applying for the MCMHP.

For International Applicants

Applicable for all international applicants EXCEPT those whose undergraduate/graduate degrees are from Singapore autonomous universities or English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Applicants from other institutions may submit documentary proof that their degrees were taught entirely in English.

  • IELTS score: A minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in both Listening and Speaking components, or;
  • TOEFL iBT score: A minimum total score of 94, with at least 24 in Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections

Note: All IELTS / TOEFL tests must have been taken not earlier than 2 years before the proposed date of admission.

  • Pass any preparatory modules as indicated by the core programme staff on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition Fees:

Total Tuition Fees (for students enrolled in the Academic Year 2026/2027 only): S$69,500 (inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST))

The payment schedule is as follows (inclusive of 9% GST):

Full-Time Students

Part-Time Students

Year 1 Semester 1

S$21,500.00

–
Year 1 Semester 2
S$21,500.00
–
Year 2 Semester 1
S$21,500.00
–

Year 2 Semester 2

–

–

Acceptance Fee (Including GST):

S$5,000

Additional Fee:
In addition to tuition fees, students will be charged miscellaneous student fees each semester.
Miscellaneous student fees help meet costs incurred by the University in providing services to the student community that are either not covered or only partially covered by the tuition fees. These services include healthcare for students; facilitating student cultural, social and recreational programmes; and maintaining the shuttle bus service, IT network and other essential campus infrastructure and services.

For more information, please visit the Office of the University Registrar website.

Note:
  • Application fee for successful submission is S$54.50 (including GST)
  • Tuition fees are subjected to annual review and inflation.
  • Upon acceptance of offer, an acceptance fee of S$5,000.00 (including GST) will be charged on the Graduate Admission System (GDA). Acceptance fees is non-refundable, non-transferable and will be credited towards the tuition fee once the programme starts.

Scholarships provided are merit-based and highly competitive. Applicants are strongly encouraged to secure their own sources of funding.

Institutional staff members are encouraged to enquire with their respective organisations regarding their eligibility to access institutional scholarships or fund.

Applicants should indicate in the application form if they wish to be considered for the scholarship. Additional supporting documents may be required if the application is shortlisted.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

  • Be enrolled in the MCMHP programme
  • Demonstrate a strong passion for helping those in need
  • Possess strong leadership qualities, along with good character and conduct
  • Be passionate about and dedicated to serving the community
  • Have strong academic results and good co-curricular activity records
  • Not be receiving any other scholarships or sponsorships
  • Demonstrate a commitment to serve in the social service, mental healthcare or education public sectors for two years upon graduation

Click HERE for more information, including a list of available scholarships and funding options.

The MMCMHP is available as a 1.5 years (full-time) degree programme.

Graduation Requirements
Total Units Required: 50 Units

To graduate, students have to:

Complete 15 Core Courses (42 Units in total)

    1. CMH5101 Fundamentals in Clinical Mental Health
    2. CMH5102 Mental Health Conditions I
    3. CMH5103 Mental Health Conditions II
    4. CMH5104 Management of Mental Health Conditions I
    5. CMH5105 Management of Mental Health Conditions II
    6. CMH5202 Service Planning & Programme Development
    7. CMH5204 Applied Research Methods in Mental Health and Psychotherapy
    8. CMH5301 Psychotherapy & Clinical Skills I
    9. CMH5302 Psychotherapy & Clinical Skills II
    10. CMH5303 Psychotherapy & Clinical Skills III
    11. CMH5304 Counselling I: CBT and General Counselling
    12. CMH5305 Counselling II: Systemic & Family Therapy
    13. CMH5306 Clinical Skills Workshops
    14. CMH5401 Clinical Placement I
    15. CMH5402 Clinical Placement II

+ Choose and Complete 1 Elective Course (8 Units)

CMH5203 Capstone Project

OR

CMH5205 Clinical Practice Seminar in Psychotherapy

View the full list of courses
Clinical Placements:

Students will undertake two 20-weeks clinical placements at one of the reputable placement sites sourced by the programme.

These placements will occur in hospitals, social services, or private clinics. During this period, students will gain exposure to a total of 120 hours of practicum, along with 40 hours of individual clinical supervision and 40 hours of group supervision.

Please refer HERE for the proposed study plan for full-time and part-time students.

  • Full-time students are expected to complete the programme within 18 months. The maximum candidature period is 36 months; excluding Leave of Absence (LOA).

Important:

The University does not engage external agencies for student recruitment. Applicants should apply directly to the University and not through any agents. Applications submitted through agents will not receive any added advantage and the University reserves the right to reject such application without explanation.

Only online applications are accepted.

Before submitting your application:

Referee

Applicants are required to provide two professional referee reports on their character and professional competency. The referees can be their academic mentors, current employers or previous employers.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview, which may include a short role-play component.
  • Local candidates: In-person interview
  • International candidates: Online interview
Failure to attend the scheduled interview will result in the interview offer being withdrawn.
Click here to apply online
To be eligible for enrolment, applicants must meet the following requirements. Please note that selection is competitive, and applicants with relevant industry experience will be considered favourably. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the programme.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least an Honours or its equivalent (High grade Pass degree) in Psychology, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health, Social Work.
  • Have 1 to 2 years of experience providing direct care to persons with mental health issues.

Note: Due to the rigorous nature of the Master’s programme, students with relevant experience will be given priority in the selection process. Applicants without relevant experience are strongly encouraged to gain 1–2 years of experience working with clients with mental health conditions before applying for the MCMHP.

For International Applicants

Applicable for all international applicants EXCEPT those whose undergraduate/graduate degrees are from Singapore autonomous universities or English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Applicants from other institutions may submit documentary proof that their degrees were taught entirely in English.

  • IELTS score: A minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in both Listening and Speaking components, or;
  • TOEFL iBT score: A minimum total score of 94, with at least 24 in Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections

Note: All IELTS / TOEFL tests must have been taken not earlier than 2 years before the proposed date of admission.

  • Pass any preparatory modules as indicated by the core programme staff on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition Fees:

Total Tuition Fees (for students enrolled in the Academic Year 2026/2027 only): S$69,500 (inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST))

The payment schedule is as follows (inclusive of 9% GST):

Year 1 Semester 1

Full-Time Students

S$21,500.00

Part-Time Students

–

Year 1 Semester 2

Full-Time Students

S$21,500.00

Part-Time Students

–

Year 2 Semester 1

Full-Time Students

S$21,500.00

Part-Time Students

–

Year 2 Semester 2

Full-Time Students

–

Part Time Students

–

Acceptance Fee (Including GST):

S$5,000

Additional Fee:

In addition to tuition fees, students will be charged miscellaneous student fees each semester.

Miscellaneous student fees help meet costs incurred by the University in providing services to the student community that are either not covered or only partially covered by the tuition fees. These services include healthcare for students; facilitating student cultural, social and recreational programmes; and maintaining the shuttle bus service, IT network and other essential campus infrastructure and services.

For more information, please visit the Office of the University Registrar website.

Note:

  • Application fee for successful submission is S$54.50 (including GST).
  • Tuition fees are subjected to annual review and inflation.
  • Upon acceptance of offer, an acceptance fee of S$5,000.00 (including GST) will be charged on the Graduate Admission System (GDA). Acceptance fees is non-refundable, non-transferable and will be credited towards the tuition fee once the programme starts.
Scholarships provided are merit-based and highly competitive. Applicants are strongly encouraged to secure their own sources of funding.
Institutional staff members are encouraged to enquire with their respective organisations regarding their eligibility to access institutional scholarships or fund.
Applicants should indicate in the application form if they wish to be considered for the scholarship. Additional supporting documents may be required if the application is shortlisted.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

  • Be enrolled in the MCMHP programme
  • Demonstrate a strong passion for helping those in need
  • Possess strong leadership qualities, along with good character and conduct
  • Be passionate about and dedicated to serving the community
  • Have strong academic results and good co-curricular activity records
  • Not be receiving any other scholarships or sponsorships
  • Demonstrate a commitment to serve in the social service, mental healthcare or education public sectors for two years upon graduation

Click HERE for more information, including a list of available scholarships and funding options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Due to the rigorous nature of the Master’s programme, applicants with relevant experience will be given priority in the selection process. If you do not yet have relevant experience, you are strongly encouraged to gain about one to two years of experience working with clients with mental health conditions before applying for the MCMHP.
The selection process usually involves three stages:
    • All applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure that the minimum admission requirements are met.
    • Shortlisted applicants based in Singapore will be invited for an interview in person, while shortlisted overseas applicants will attend an interview online.
    • Applicants will then be informed of the outcome by an offer or rejection letter or email.
At present, the master’s programme only admits full-time students.
Our course is not eligible for SkillsFuture funding. However, Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset our master’s course fees. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website for instructions.
Clinical placement sites are assigned by the programme. However, students who wish to source their own placement sites may do so, subject to approval by the programme during the first semester.
No, there are no additional fees for supervision. All supervision costs are already included in the programme fees.

For information on scholarship option, please refer to our scholarship document here.

The MCMHP is designed to train graduates to work primarily as mental health counsellors who provide counselling and psychotherapy for clients with mental health conditions, often within multidisciplinary healthcare and community settings.
No. MCMHP graduates will not be recognised as psychologists, as the programme is not designed as a professional psychology training route. Applicants who are specifically seeking a pathway towards practising as a psychologist should instead explore professional psychology training programmes.
Students need to pass all the courses in the programme. Assessment methods include a variety of approaches such as written examinations, assignments, clinical placement evaluations and case study reports.
If you are unable to find the answer to your query in the list of FAQs, you can email us at msc_edu@nus.edu.sg and we will reply to you within 3 working days.

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    • Deputy Director, Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School

    CHEUNG Yin Bun is Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, and Adjunct Professor at Tampere University, Finland. Prior to joining Duke-NUS, he was a Senior Lecturer at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Chief Scientific Officer at the Singapore Clinical Research Institute.
    He received his degrees in social science, medical demography, statistics and paediatric epidemiology from institutions in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. He has broad interest in the studies of global child health, statistical methodology, and quality of life in palliative care setting. He has been the principal investigator of multiple research grants on statistical methodology and quality of life research. He is the author of Statistical Analysis of Human Growth and Development (CRC Press, 2014) and co-author of Survival Analysis: A Practical Approach (Wiley, 2006). He is the developer of the Singapore Caregiver Quality of Life Scale.
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    Makoto Yawata, M.D., Ph.D.

    • Programme Director, Master of Clinical Investigation
    • Clinical-Scientist Mentor, Master of Clinical Investigation
    • Research Assistant Professor
    • Department of Pediatrics, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
    • Principal Investigator, Immunology Programme, Life Sciences Institute, National University of Singapore
    • Principal Investigator, NUS Medicine Immunology Translational Research Programme, National University of Singapore

    Makoto YAWATA is the Director of the MCI Programme, where he also serves as a clinician-scientist mentor guiding the students in designing and planning their clinical studies and as coordinator of the MCI wet lab experiential research workshop. He is affiliated with the Department of Paediatrics at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and a Principal Investigator in the Immunology Programme in the NUS Life Sciences Institute and the NUS Medicine Immunology Translational Research Programme. 

    His clinical background is autoimmune diseases; however, the research he conducted as postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Structural Biology in Stanford University School of Medicine has led him to become more involved in hematology and transplantation. His laboratory has been investigating the mechanisms of human natural killer cell responses against particular types of virus infections and cancer, and also in transplantation immunology.

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