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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.”

Achievement & Engagement Activities

  • Shedding Light on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
31 May 2019 – International Medical University (IMU)’s Psychology Club held a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Talk and Trauma Exhibition. The talk was attended by around 50 participants whereas the exhibition hosted numerous visitors throughout the time frame of the event. The talk was conducted by two clinical psychologists who are also psychology lecturers at IMU, Puvessha Jegathisan, and Cheryl Tham Sin Yi. They are both skilful clinical psychologists with vast experience in treating PTSD clients and many more psychological disorders. Additionally, they have also worked together in treating refugees and asylum-seekers who underwent traumatic events within their lifetime. Continue reading on IMU News.
  • IMU Psychology Students Organises Malaysia’s First Public Conference on Our Society, Adults & Youths (Our S.A.Y) 2019
The International Medical University (IMU) held its first Our Society, Adults and Youths (Our S.A.Y) conference held at its campus in Bukit Jalil. This is Malaysia’s first public conference organised by youths (youths of IMU) for youths which reached out to parents, youths, educators and mental health practitioners to address pressing mental health issues faced by our youths. Rising to the call of the nation to address youths’ mental health, the IMU Department of Psychology, Psychology Club and IMU Community Engagement in collaboration with Dignity for Children Foundation have taken a proactive step to promote in-depth awareness of the aforementioned mental health and social issues. The conference incorporated four major contemporary issues faced by society, namely, depression and anxiety, bullying and cyberbullying, substance abuse and addiction and also healthy relationships and harm reduction. Full story on IMU News
  • Beyond the Norm: Debunking the Contemporary Myths and Stigmas Surrounding Psychology
Psychology Week 2019, organised by the Psychology Club, was held on the 6th to 8th of May with the objective of increasing awareness regarding the true meaning of psychology among the students and staff of International Medical University. Themed ‘Beyond the Norm’, the event aimed to debunk the urban and contemporary myths associated with psychology through a plethora of activities. Five booths, each exhibiting a different branch of psychology, were spread throughout the Atrium. The branches were media psychology, positive psychology, sports psychology, marketing psychology and forensic psychology. Full story on IMU News
  • Programme Director of Master of Counseling, Dr Nicole Chen
The Programme Director of Master of Counseling, Dr Nicole Chen, was being appointed as a council member by National Council for Counseling Educators (NCCE) in April 2020.

Engagement Activities

  • Shedding Light on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
31 May 2019 – International Medical University (IMU)’s Psychology Club held a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Talk and Trauma Exhibition. The talk was attended by around 50 participants whereas the exhibition hosted numerous visitors throughout the time frame of the event. The talk was conducted by two clinical psychologists who are also psychology lecturers at IMU, Puvessha Jegathisan, and Cheryl Tham Sin Yi. They are both skilful clinical psychologists with vast experience in treating PTSD clients and many more psychological disorders. Additionally, they have also worked together in treating refugees and asylum-seekers who underwent traumatic events within their lifetime. Continue reading on IMU News.
  • IMU Psychology Students Organises Malaysia’s First Public Conference on Our Society, Adults & Youths (Our S.A.Y) 2019
The International Medical University (IMU) held its first Our Society, Adults and Youths (Our S.A.Y) conference held at its campus in Bukit Jalil. This is Malaysia’s first public conference organised by youths (youths of IMU) for youths which reached out to parents, youths, educators and mental health practitioners to address pressing mental health issues faced by our youths. Rising to the call of the nation to address youths’ mental health, the IMU Department of Psychology, Psychology Club and IMU Community Engagement in collaboration with Dignity for Children Foundation have taken a proactive step to promote in-depth awareness of the aforementioned mental health and social issues. The conference incorporated four major contemporary issues faced by society, namely, depression and anxiety, bullying and cyberbullying, substance abuse and addiction and also healthy relationships and harm reduction. Full story on IMU News

Achievements

  • Programme Director of Master of Counseling, Dr Nicole Chen
The Programme Director of Master of Counseling, Dr Nicole Chen, was being appointed as a council member by National Council for Counseling Educators (NCCE) in April 2020.
  • Practical Guide to Promoting Social Participation in Seniors – A Community-based Approach by Dr Teoh Gaik Kin
A book on Practical Guide to Promoting Social Participation in Seniors – A Community-based Approach by Dr Teoh Gaik Kin was selected to be highlighted in the PULSE- a bulletin published by University Malaya tri-annually.

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?

Get to Know Academic Members of the School

Our academic members are highly qualified and experienced in different disciplines. The academic community of IMU pursues and achieves excellence in a wide range of research activities.

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