Admission to the CDP-CP will be highly competitive and selective. There are 3 broad categories of criteria for selection. Candidates have to pass all 3 categories of selection criteria in order to be eligible.

Category 1: Minimum grade on compulsory clinical courses

• A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.3 at the time of application.
• A minimum Psychology Subject Grade Point Average (SJGPA) of 4.5 at the time of application.
• An average grade of A- (no lower than B+ for any course) across specific compulsory clinical courses:
  • PL2131 Research and Statistical Methods I
  • PL2132 Research and Statistical Methods II
  • PL3106 Mental Health and Distress
  • PL3257 Introduction to Clinical Psychology

• Pass at least 56 units of level-1000 to level-4000 Psychology (PL) courses from the PL major and Unrestricted Elective requirements, excluding the Clinical Internship, but including:
  • PL4208 Counselling Psychology,
  • PL4218 Psychological Assessment, and
  • either PL4219 Advanced Abnormal Psychology or PL4224 Mental Health and Distress in Children.

Category 2: Clinical Internship

• Pass the Clinical Internship (8 units).

Category 3: Interview and Role-play

• Students who have met the criteria from both Category 1 and Category 2, will be eligible to apply for the CDP-CP and will be assessed with a clinical interview and role-play.

A. Undergraduate (Years 1-3): 160 units

(a) Pass at least 52 units of Common Curriculum

(b) Pass at least 60 units of PL courses or PL-recognised courses, which include the following:

1. 1. PL1101E Introduction to Psychology
   2. PL2131 Research and Statistical Methods I
   3. PL2132 Research and Statistical Methods II
   4. PL3102 Biological Psychology
   5. PL3103 Cognitive Psychology
   6. PL3104 Developmental Psychology
   7. PL3105 Social Psychology
   8. PL3106 Mental Health and Distress
   9. PL3231 Independent Research Project OR one of the PL328x lab courses
   10. PL3257 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
   11. PL4208 Counselling Psychology
   12. PL4218 Psychological Assessment
   13. A minimum of 4 units at level-4000 or higher from the Capstone group^*
   14. A minimum of 4 units at level-4000 or higher from the Biological, Cognitive and Developmental group^*
   15. A minimum of 4 units of level-4000 of Applied Clinical Psychology courses from the following:
       1. PL4219 Advanced Abnormal Psychology
       2. PL4224 Mental Health and Distress in Children
          * See https://fass.nus.edu.sg/psy/courses-undergraduate/ for the courses in each group.

(c) Pass at least 48 units of Unrestricted Electives, which include the following:

1. 1. A minimum of 4 units of level-3000 or level-4000 PL courses, excluding the courses above.
   2. PL Undergraduate Clinical Internship^{^} (8 units; title is tentative; course code to be advised)
   3. Up to 36 units^# may be double-counted to meet the Master of Psychology (Clinical) graduation requirements. The units and grades for the double-counted courses will be calculated in both Undergraduate GPA and Graduate GPA.
      ^ PL2131, PL2132, PL3102, PL3103, PL3104, PL3105, PL3106, and PL3257 are pre-requisites for the Clinical Internship. Hence, these courses will need to be read by Year 2 Semester 1.
      # 50% of the 72 units of Master of Psychology (Clinical) programme.

B. Graduate (Years 4-5): 72 units

CDP-CP students will undertake the identical Master of Psychology (Clinical) programme, which is taught under 3 primary components – Coursework (C), Research (R) and Practical Training (P).

(a) Pass at least 72 units of Master of Psychology (Clinical) courses, which include the following:

1. 1. PLC5001 Psychological Assessment (4 units; C)
   2. PLC5002 Adult Psychopathology (4 units; C)
   3. PLC5003 Health Across the Lifespan (4 units; C)
   4. PLC5004 Psychological Intervention and Therapy (4 units; C)
   5. PLC5005 Child Psychopathology (4 units; C)
   6. PLC5006 Ethics and Professional Issues (4 units; C)
   7. PLC5007 Advanced Psychological Practice (4 units; C)
   8. PLC5008 Graduate Research Methods and Statistics (4 units; R)
   9. PLC5010 Research Project (16 units; R)
   10. PLC5011A Clinical Placement 1 (8 units; P)
   11. PLC5011B Clinical Placement 2 (8 units; P)
   12. PLC5011B Clinical Placement 3 (8 units; P)

(b) The following courses (36 units) may be double-counted to meet both the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) and the Master of Psychology (Clinical) graduation requirements:

1. 1. PLC5001 (4 units)
   2. PLC5002 (4 units)
   3. PLC5003 (4 units)
   4. PLC5004 (4 units)
   5. PLC5005 (4 units)
   6. PLC5006 (4 units)
   7. PLC5008 (4 units)
   8. PLC5011A (8 units)

Candidates who opt out of the programme, or who are unable to fulfil continuation requirements, can graduate with the B.Soc.Sci. (Hons.), fulfilling all graduation requirements. For students withdrawing from the CDP-CP, all level-5000 PLC courses taken may be double-counted toward their undergraduate Unrestricted Electives requirements. Students who have commenced their Research Project (PLC5010) will complete it as an Honours Thesis (PL4401).

Selected students will undertake an undergraduate Clinical Internship, gaining exposure to clients with mental health issues.

The internship spans two Special Terms (May–June and June–August) and one regular semester (August–November), totalling about six months. It runs from Year 2 Special Term 1 to the end of Year 3 Semester 1.

Selection is based on meeting minimum grade requirements in compulsory clinical courses and performance in a group interview.

To be eligible, students must:

• Achieve an average grade of A- (no lower than B+ for any course) across the following courses:

• • PL2131 Research and Statistical Methods I
  • PL2132 Research and Statistical Methods II
  • PL3106 Mental Health and Distress
  • PL3257 Introduction to Clinical Psychology

• Complete the following Psychology core courses (in addition to the above):

• • PL3102 Biological Psychology
  • PL3103 Cognitive Psychology
  • PL3104 Developmental Psychology
  • PL3105 Social Psychology

• Submit a letter of expression of interest.
• Only selected students will be interviewed in small groups. Successful students will be notified by the middle of Year 2, Semester 2. The internship will then commence in May.

Fee Description	Fee Payable	Remarks
Undergraduate tuition fees	Refer to https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/administrative-policies-procedures/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees	(a) Applicable to Years 1–3 of study. (b) Subsidised for eligible students.
Graduate tuition fees	Refer to https://fass.nus.edu.sg/psy/master-of-psychology-clinical/ > Fees	(a) Applicable to Years 4–5 of study. (b) Self-financed. (c)  Students will not be eligible for Financial Aid, including MOE Tuition Fee Loan, from Year 4 of study (i.e. upon entering the Master’s year).
Clinical Internship: Selection interview fee	$55 before GST ($59.95 inclusive of GST) for Cohort 2026 Note: The above fees may be subject to change.	(a) Payable at the start of Year 2, Semester 2. (b) Self-financed.
Clinical Internship: Clinical supervision and related fees	$3,624.50 before GST ($3,950.71 inclusive of GST) for Cohort 2026 Note: The above fees may be subject to change.	(a) Payable in Year 2, Semester 2, around February. (b)  Self-financed. (c)  Fees cover: BCLS + AED training PPE and Infection Control training, including mask fitting Placement coordination Supervision

Study Plans and Procedures

1. What is the CDP-CP?

A: A 5-year, full-time Concurrent Degree Programme with a clinical focus that awards both the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) [B.Soc.Sci. (Hons.)] and the Master of Psychology (Clinical) [M.Psych. (Clin.)] degrees.

2. What is the structure of the CDP-CP?

A: Students take undergraduate courses (for the B.Soc.Sci. [Hons.]) in the first 3 years, followed by graduate courses (for the M.Psych. [Clin.]) in the last 2 years.

3. What degrees will CDP-CP students graduate with?

A: Both the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) and the Master of Psychology (Clinical).

4. How does the CDP-CP differ from completing the B.Soc.Sci. (Hons.) and M.Psych. (Clin.) separately?

A: The CDP-CP is an accelerated pathway that enables completion of both degrees in 5 years. Doing them separately typically takes about 7 years (4 years undergraduate + 1 year work experience + 2 years graduate). The undergraduate curriculum in the CDP-CP is also more clinically focused.

The B.Soc.Sci (Hons.) and M.Psych. (Clin.) route instead focuses on building a broader foundation in Psychology for the undergraduate curriculum before specialising in clinical work. This allows students to gain a deeper understanding of various other aspects of human behaviour. This is the usual route for most aspiring clinical psychologists.

Due to the high competitiveness of the CDP-CP, only a small cohort will be admitted.

5. What are the career prospects for CDP-CP graduates?

A: Graduates of the existing M.Psych. (Clin.) are regularly employed in public healthcare and community sectors. CDP-CP graduates are expected to be similarly sought after.

6. When will the CDP-CP be launched?

A: AY2026/27, Semester 1 (August 2026).

7. Which cohorts are eligible to take the CDP-CP?

A: Cohort 2026 onwards.

8. How many intakes are there per year?

A: One intake per year.

9. When will students be formally admitted to the CDP-CP?

A: From Year 4, Semester 1.

10. What is the total duration of the CDP-CP?

A: 5 years full-time (3 years undergraduate + 2 years graduate).

11. Who can apply for the CDP-CP?

A: Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents, and international students. Students must apply to the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) in NUS and choose Psychology as their major during their first three years. If they are selected and complete the clinical internship, they will be eligible to apply for the programme. If accepted, they will be admitted to the programme in their fourth and fifth years.

12. Can non-Psychology majors be considered for the CDP-CP?

A: No. Only Psychology majors are eligible.

13. How large are the cohorts?

A: We will admit about 10 students per cohort, with plans to growing the cohort size subsequently .

14. How competitive is admission to the CDP-CP?

A: Admission is highly competitive and selective, requiring strong academic performance, successful completion of the undergraduate Clinical Internship, and positive outcomes in a post-internship interview and role-play.

15. Am I automatically admitted into the CDP-CP after registering my interest?

A: No. Registration of interest is not admission. It indicates your interest to be considered and makes you eligible for pre-allocation of required courses for the CDP-CP pathway.

16. How many units must CDP-CP students complete in total?

A: 196 units: 124 units of undergraduate courses (Years 1 to 3) + 72 units of graduate courses (Years 4 and 5), in which 36 out of 72 units will be double-counted to meet both the B.Soc.Sci. (Hons.) and the Ma.Psych. (Clin.) graduation requirements.

17. How many units may be double-counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree requirements?

A: Up to 36 graduate units (i.e., 50% of the graduate units) may be double-counted.

18. How will grades for double-counted courses be applied to the undergraduate and graduate GPAs?

A: Grades for double-counted courses will count toward both the undergraduate GPA and the graduate GPA.

19. What are the main undergraduate requirements for students in the CDP-CP?

A: At least 160 units, including Common Curriculum (≥52 units), Psychology major requirements (≥60 units), and Unrestricted Electives (≥48 units). All Unrestricted Electives will be fulfilled with Psychology courses. Up to 36 units from the M.Psych. (Clin.) programme may be double-counted toward the Unrestricted Electives requirement. For more information, please refer to: https://fass.nus.edu.sg/psy/cdp-cp/ > Graduation Requirements

20.  Which Psychology courses do students in the CDP-CP need to read?

A: Please refer to Study Plans and Procedures

21. Who will be eligible for the Clinical Internship selection interview?

A: Students who have completed PL2131, PL2132, PL3102, PL3103, PL3104, PL3105, PL3106, and PL3257; achieved an average grade of A- (with no lower than B+ for any course) in PL2131, PL2132, PL3106, and PL3257; and submitted a letter of expression of interest.

22. What if I do not meet the prerequisites for the undergraduate Clinical Internship?

A: You will not be eligible for the Clinical Internship and will no longer be eligible for the CDP-CP.

23. How are students selected for the undergraduate Clinical Internship?

A: Selected students are interviewed in small groups. Those who pass the interview will be eligible for the Clinical Internship.

24. When will the selection interview for the undergraduate Clinical Internship take place?

A: At the beginning of Year 2, Semester 2.

25. When will students be informed of the Clinical Internship selection interview outcome?

A: Around the middle of Year 2, Semester 2.

26. What is the duration of the undergraduate Clinical Internship?

A: About 6 months (from May to November), starting in Year 2 Special Term 1 and ending in Year 3, Semester 1.

27. Is the undergraduate Clinical Internship part-time or full-time?

A: Part-time.

28. Are students on the undergraduate Clinical Internship required to take NUS courses?

A: Yes. While on internship, students must continue to take courses in Year 3 Semester 1.

29. What are the three categories of selection criteria for CDP-CP admission?

A: Category 1: Academic excellence in specified clinical-related courses and thresholds.

Category 2: Pass the undergraduate Clinical Internship (8 units).

Category 3: Performance in post-internship interview and role-play.

For more information, please refer to: https://fass.nus.edu.sg/psy/cdp-cp/ > Admission Criteria

 30. When will the CDP-CP selection interview and role-play be conducted?

A: At the beginning of Year 3, Semester 2.

31. What happens if I do not meet any of the selection criteria for CDP-CP admission?

A: You will no longer be eligible for the CDP-CP.

32. When during the undergraduate journey do I apply for the CDP-CP?

A: The application window typically opens from 1 November to 15 January. Eligible students may apply for the CDP-CP upon completing the undergraduate Clinical Internship. Successful candidates will be enrolled in the CDP-CP from Year 4, Semester 1.

33. What happens if I withdraw from the CDP-CP?

A: Students who opt out or do not meet continuation requirements may graduate with the B.Soc.Sci. (Hons.) degree, subject to meeting graduation requirements. Level-5000 PLC courses taken can be double-counted toward the undergraduate Unrestricted Electives requirements.

34. What happens if I exit the CDP-CP after starting the Research Project course (PLC5010) for M.Psych. (Clin.)?

A: You will complete it as an Honours Thesis (PL4401) to meet the B.Soc.Sci. (Hons.) graduation requirements.

35. Can I go on exchange (SEP) while in the CDP-CP?

A: No. Due to the very structured curriculum, students in the CDP-CP cannot go on the student exchange programme.

36. What is the fee structure for the CDP-CP?

A: Students are expected to pay:

• Years 1–3: Prevailing MOE-subsidised undergraduate tuition fees.
• Years 4–5: Prevailing tuition fees for the Master of Psychology (Clinical) programme (self-financed). Students will not be eligible for Financial Aid, including MOE Tuition Fee Loan, from Year 4 of study (i.e. upon entering the Master’s year).
• Fees for the pre-Clinical Internship selection interview (self-financed): To be paid before the selection interview.
• Fees for the undergraduate Clinical Internship (self-financed): To be paid before the internship.

For more information, please refer to: https://fass.nus.edu.sg/psy/cdp-cp/ > Fee Structure

37. How do I appeal for admission into the CDP-CP if I do not meet the requirements?

A: Appeals are not accepted. The department is unable to consider appeals from students who do not meet the admission requirements.

38. How can I make an appeal if I miss the deadline to submit interest or the application deadline for the CDP-CP?

A: Appeals will not be considered. The department is unable to accept appeals from students who miss the deadlines.

39. How do I ensure I can secure the compulsory courses required for the CDP-CP?

A: The compulsory CDP-CP courses will be pre-allocated to eligible students.

40. What happens if I accidentally drop a compulsory CDP-CP course that was pre-allocated to me?

A: You will need to secure the course yourself via CourseReg. If you are unable to do so, you will no longer be considered for the programme.

41. Will I still be eligible for pre-allocation of compulsory CDP-CP courses if I do not achieve at least a B+ in PL2131, PL2132, PL3106, and PL3257?

A: No. Once you fail to meet the minimum grade requirement, you will not be pre-allocated the compulsory CDP-CP courses in subsequent semesters. If you want to read the courses, you will have to secure them yourself via CourseReg.