Begin your lifelong learning journey at IMU, Malaysia’s only self-sustaining health related university.
Let the School of Psychology and Social Sciences open the doors to your future in healthcare as a global health leader.
Shaping Tomorrow’s
Mental and Social Health Visionaries
Empowering minds, fostering connections, and shaping futures — welcome to a transformative journey at the School of Psychology and Social Sciences, where holistic education meets innovative research, setting you on a path of confidence, compassion, and competence for a rewarding career in health.
Programmes Offered
Message from the Dean
Prof Haslee Sharil Lim Bin Abdullah
Dean, School of Psychology and Social Sciences, IMU
BEd, MSc (Counselling), PhD (Counselling)
“Welcome to the School of Psychology and Social Sciences, one of the two schools in IMU’s new Faculty of Business and Social Sciences. We have cultivated a world-class hub of holistic education and innovative research for our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to set our students apart from the pack, and break new ground for students of both science and arts backgrounds. We aim to create long-lasting relationships, instil meaningful knowledge, and inspire transformative growth in all our students as they apply their psychological knowledge and communication skills to benefit their society. At IMU, you will be supervised and mentored by our passionate counselling, psychology, and health communication educators. From day one, all our graduates will leave with a new-found confidence, compassion, and competence to excel in your future careers in health. We can’t wait for you to start your academic journey with us.”
Views from Our Community
Priscilla Edna Moreira
Student, Master of Counselling
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.
Derrick Ching Wei Chean
Student, Master of Counselling
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.
Tan Su Wen
Student, Master of Counselling
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. Although my journey in becoming a professional counsellor still has a long way to go, I hope my continuous practice and learning allows me to provide better services to the community in the near future.
Serena In
Programme Director, Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer, BSc. (Hons) Psychology
IMU’s Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology provides our students with a unique blend of academic knowledge and applied professional skills. A Psychology degree from IMU will take you to many places – as a solid foundation for the next level of training towards future careers in psychology or as a holistic programme that equips students with diverse knowledge and applied skills for shining in the career pathway of their choice. Taught, supervised and mentored by an experienced faculty of psychology educators who are each experts in their respective fields, our students are equipped to graduate with confidence, compassion and competence to stand out in their future careers.
Alexius Cheang
Alexius Cheang, Behavioural Psychologist & Lecturer, BSc (Hons) Psychology
The journey of a Psychology student in IMU is a challenging but worthwhile one. Students will be challenged from day one to self-reflect to discover who they want to be in their life. They will be challenged to learn and apply the skills to be the best version of themselves. They will be challenged to develop and unleash the hidden potential within. However, they don’t have to do it alone. They will be guided and supported by a staff of dedicated professionals in the various fields of Psychology and Counselling who bring real world applied experience not only to the classroom, but also to the lives of each and every student. Will YOU take up this challenge and join us?