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Master of Counselling
KPT/JPT(N/762/7/0046)09/2026 | MQA/FA12002
Commencement
Sep
Degree/Duration
Master of Counselling (IMU):
2 – 5 years
Become an Advocate for Compassion
Counsellors dedicate their expertise to assisting clients dealing with various personal challenges and issues, which significantly impacts the overall well-being of their communities. The Counselling programme is crafted to nurture professional and adept counsellors through comprehensive, multidisciplinary training. Students have the opportunity to specialise in areas of their interest, such as Marriage and Family Counselling, Crisis, Trauma and Grief Counselling, or Expressive Art Therapy. Furthermore, students can enrich their learning journey by actively participating in various IMU Cares Community projects, which focus on mental health initiatives and other activities aimed at promoting mental wellness.
Why Study Counselling at IMU?
01
An Established Private Healthcare University
IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/19 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.
02
Multidisciplinary Learning
To increase the ability to support clients, students will work closely with different healthcare professionals to co-construct an intervention plan with clients’ best interests.
03
Specialty Training
To cater to the diverse population with specific needs, students will be offered areas of specialised training to focus on, which includes Marriage and Family Counselling, Crisis, Trauma and Grief Counselling, or Expressive Art Therapy.
04
Serving the Community
To enhance the learning experience, students will be participating in IMU Cares Community projects related to mental health activities such as counselling, psychoeducation, assessments and other activities to promote mental wellness.
05
Platform to Practise
To enhance the practical learning experience, students will have the opportunity to practise in the IMU Healthcare Clinic and established centres with close supervision of qualified counsellors and psychologists. This will provide students with an up-close experience to help clients in an integrated healthcare setting.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to have obtained:
- A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the University’s Senate; or
- A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 to 2.74, with or without prior industry experience may be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
- A personal statement is advantageous to the application.
English Requirements
For Malaysian Students
Not applicable
For International Students
- IELTS : Band score 5.0; or
- TOEFL (iBT) : Overall score of 42; or
- Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 154; or
- Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 154; or
- Cambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 160; or
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 47;
The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:
- International students from countries in which English is the first language.
- International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.
Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.
Programme Structure
| Human Development across the Lifespan | Psychological Testing and Assesment | Research Project |
| Theories of Psychopath | Abnormal Psychology and Clinical Assesment | Counselling Internship |
| Theories of Career Counselling | Counselling Skills | Elective option 1 - Focused on Marriage and Family Counselling |
| Ethical and Professional Issues in the Helping Professions | Research Methods | Elective option 2 - Focused on Crisis, Trauma and Grief Counselling |
| Multi-cultural Counselling | Group Counselling | Elective option 3 - Focused on Expressive Art Therapy |
| Information, Personnel and Career | Counselling Practicum |
Fee Structure
| Fee | Malaysian Student (RM) | International Student (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 150 | 500 |
| Registration Fee | 1,100 | 3,400 |
| Refundable Caution Deposit | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Student Association Fee per Semester | 40 | 40 |
- All IMU Alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a bursary of 15%.
- Application fee is payable upon submission of application.
- Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office.
- Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees
- For information on Student Visa Administration fee, please refer to Visa and Immigration on the IMU website, www.imu.edu.my
- Fee payable per semester are subject to the number of credits registered
- **Subject to annual increase
| Study Mode | Malaysian Student Tuition Fees |
International Student Tuition Fees |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master | ||||
| Conventional | RM1,150 per credit hour, | RM1,250 per credit hour, | ||
| No. of Credit Hour: 54 hours | RM62,100 total fee | RM67,500 total fee | ||
- Early bird discount – RM5,000 for those accepting offer by 2 months before enrolment date.
Hear from Our Students and Alumni
Upon completing two semesters in Master of Counselling, I am surprised with the number of skills and knowledge I have gained throughout my journey, not just towards becoming a professional counsellor but also as a person. Knowing there will be more challenges ahead, I am prepared to give my best in order to serve the public in the near future.
Derrick Ching Wei Chean
Student
For me, the Master of Counselling is a journey sailing in the uncharted sea. I am humbled and amazed by all the things I am learning and yet to be learned. This programme is more than just getting me equipped with knowledge and skills to be a professional counsellor; it also allows me to learn more about myself, human and life.
Lim Shuang Ao
Student
The learning I have experienced has been very rich and meaningful as I continuously gain more insight into the human experience. This experience has allowed me to go through the process of a deeper sense of awareness as I learn more about myself and my family of origin. I feel more ready to embrace myself and others gently and authentically.
Priscilla Edna Moreira
Student
I have witnessed my tremendous growth, which comes linearly in both personal and professional aspects. My awareness of introspection and ability to build connections with people has improved vastly and were reflected during my practice in counselling skills. While the journey has been bumpy at times, the support gained from my beloved classmates and lecturers have become my primary strength to proceed further.
Tan Su Wen
Student
Frequently Asked Questions
- Verified copies of your academic qualifications
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- A copy of your MyKad or the identification page of your passport
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A Word from the Programme Director
IMU University’s Master of Counselling programme aims to nurture competent, ethical, and socially responsible counsellors who can make a positive impact in their communities. In addition to the core modules, our programme offers elective modules and research project, which better equip our students’ competencies when serving the communities. Our faculty members deeply value the process of journeying personally and growing professionally with our students. We believe in co-constructing a meaningful learning experience and forming collaborative relationships with our students to best facilitate their mastery of counselling knowledge and skills.
Dr Foo Fatt Mee
Programme Director, Counselling (Master)
BSc Human Development (UPM), MEdu Guidance & Counselling (UPM), PhD (UPM), KB, PA
A Word from the Programme Director
IMU University’s Master of Counselling programme aims to nurture competent, ethical, and socially responsible counsellors who can make a positive impact in their communities. In addition to the core modules, our programme offers elective modules and research project, which better equip our students’ competencies when serving the communities. Our faculty members deeply value the process of journeying personally and growing professionally with our students. We believe in co-constructing a meaningful learning experience and forming collaborative relationships with our students to best facilitate their mastery of counselling knowledge and skills.
Dr Foo Fatt Mee
Programme Director, Counselling (Master)
BSc Human Development (UPM), MEdu Guidance & Counselling (UPM), PhD (UPM), KB, PA
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