Master of Psychology (MPsych) / Master of Applied Psychology
Master of Psychology (MPsych) / Master of Applied Psychology in Nepal — offered by Kathmandu University, National College, Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu — 2 years (4 semesters).
A two-year, four-semester master's degree (60 total credits) in applied psychology from Kathmandu University, taught at National College and developed in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), India. Year one is a common core in theory, assessment, counselling, ethics, neuroscience and research; in year two each student follows one of six specialization tracks alongside a supervised practicum and a master's thesis. The college's programme brochure titles the degree Master of Applied Psychology; the launch announcement calls it Master of Psychology (MPsych).
Each student follows one track in year two: two track courses (3 + 3 credits) in Year II Semester 1, then one track elective (3 credits) in Year II Semester 2 — 9 of the programme's 60 total credits.
Track 1: Clinical Psychology
PSYS 631 — Advanced Psychopathology and Clinical Interventions (Year II Sem 1, 3 credits)
PSYS 623 — Advanced Clinical Psychology: Theories and Practice (Year II Sem 1, 3 credits)
PSYS 634 — Psychological Testing & Assessment in Clinical Setting (Year II Sem 2, 3 credits)
Career direction: clinical psychologist
Track 2: Counseling Psychology
PSYS 633 — Evidence-Based Psychotherapies and Counseling (Year II Sem 1, 3 credits)
PSYS 625 — Advanced Counseling Psychology: Theories and Practice (Year II Sem 1, 3 credits)
PSYS 636 — Psychological Testing, Assessment and Interventions in Counseling Setting (Year II Sem 2, 3 credits)
Career direction: counseling psychologist
Track 3: Forensic Psychology
PSYS 603 — Advanced Forensic Psychology (Year II Sem 1, 3 credits)
PSYS 635 — Psychological Assessment in Forensic Settings (Year II Sem 1, 3 credits)
PSYS 632 — Criminal Behavior and Psychological Profiling (Year II Sem 2, 3 credits)
Career direction: forensic psychologist
Track 4: Community and Disaster Mental Health and Trauma Psychology
PSYS 613 — Community Psychology and Crisis Intervention (Year II Sem 1, 3 credits)
PSYS 637 — Disaster Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (PSS), Psychological First Aid, and Intervention (Year II Sem 1, 3 credits)
PSYS 654 — Public Mental Health and Community-Based Interventions (Year II Sem 2, 3 credits)
Career direction: disaster, trauma and community mental health practitioner
Track 5: Gero Psychology
PSYS 605 — Advanced Gero Psychology (Year II Sem 1, 3 credits)
PSYS 627 — Gero Psychological Assessment and Intervention (Year II Sem 1, 3 credits)
PSYS 624 — Aging, Neurocognitive Disorders, and Mental Health (Year II Sem 2, 3 credits)
Career direction: geropsychologist
Track 6: Child and Adolescent Specialization
PSYS 653 — Play Therapy and Expressive Techniques (Year II Sem 1, 3 credits)
PSYS 655 — School Counselling and Behavioral Interventions (Year II Sem 1, 3 credits)
PSYS 626 — Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and Family Interventions (Year II Sem 2, 3 credits)
Career direction: child and adolescent specialist, school counsellor
Inaugurated on 8 October 2026. Seats, fee, eligibility and the admission or entrance process have not been published yet; this page will be updated when National College or Kathmandu University announces them. The curriculum is taken from the college's programme brochure.
Other sources (not linked)
National College programme brochure, "Master of Applied Psychology" (2026) — curriculum, tracks and course codes, Launch announcement reported by The Himalayan Times, 7 October 2026 — TISS collaboration, inauguration date
Key facts
Inaugurated at National College on 8 October 2026
A Master of Psychology, distinct from Kathmandu University's school-counselling degrees (M.Ed and MPhil/PhD in School Counseling, School of Education)
Developed in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), India
6 specialization tracks, including Forensic Psychology and Gero Psychology — tracks not offered by other psychology master's programmes in Nepal listed on PsyNepal
Includes AI and Techno-psychology course
9-credit Master's Thesis/Dissertation
60 total credits over 4 semesters
Tagline: Transforming Knowledge into Advanced Psychological Expertise