MS Health Psychology
Institute of Applied Psychology
Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences
MS emphasizes on the theoretical as well as the practical application of psychological principles in the field of Health Psychology. The MS syllabi comprises of core courses, specialized courses, placements in different health settings, and research thesis. The four semesters comprised of 24 credit hours course work and 6 credit hours research thesis. Students are provided with orientation of: the resources, facilities, rules and regulations, and code of conduct before the commencement of classes. It is mandatory for every student to attend orientation program and students are provided with copies of rules and regulations in the orientation program.
Seats
Merit = 10
Reserve = 00
Total = 10
Duration
02 Years
Teaching System
Semester System
Session Begin
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Credit Hours / Years-
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Merit = 10
Reserve = 00
Total = 10 
| Eligibility Criteria for Admission in MS Health Psychology |
| The admission criteria will be strictly in accordance to the rules set by the HEC Pakistan. Application form must be complete in all respects particularly, with reference to detailed marks in the previous examination, equivalence certificate from University of the Punjab (if required), conversion of marks (if required) and migration certificate (if required). For MS the required qualification is BS - 4 years in Applied Psychology / Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Behavioural Sciences or MSc. in Psychology / Applied Psychology. Merit is calculated on academic merit marks, GRE based institutional entry test marks, interview marks, and professional experience and research publications. |
| For MS Health Psychology an applicant shall be judged on the basis of the following criteria for admission: |
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Academic qualifications*- 40 Marks |
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b)
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Publications in HEC approved journals - (1 Mark per publication)-05 Marks |
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c)
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Professional experience in relevant field - 05 Marks (One Mark for each year for job in the relevant field / as per Departmental preference) |
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d)
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GRE based institutional entry test which consists of two parts ( Part 1: Analytical; Part 2: subject based )- 40 Marks (only MCQs) |
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e)
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Interview -10 Marks |
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Out of 40 marks reserved for academic qualifications, 40 marks for the GRE based institutional entry test and 10 for the interview, minimum 50% are the qualifying marks in each of these categories. |
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Only those candidates who qualify the GRE based institutional entry test will be called for an interview. |
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* Break up of 40 marks for academic qualifications:
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| Course/ Degree |
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45%
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50%
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55%
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60%
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70%
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80%
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| Matric |
Marks
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2
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4
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5
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7.5
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8.5
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10
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| F.A / F.Sc. |
Marks
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2
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4
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5
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7.5
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8.5
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10
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| B.A./ B.Sc |
Marks
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2
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4
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5
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7.5
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8.5
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10
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M.A / MSc
(Annual System) |
Marks
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2
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4
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5
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7.5
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8.5
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10
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M.A / M.Sc.
(Semester System) |
CGPA
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2.5
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2.7
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3.0
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3.4
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>3.8
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Marks
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5
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6
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7.5
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8.5
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10
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BS (Hons.) 4 years /
B.Sc (Hons) 4 years
(16 years edu.) |
Marks
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10
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12
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15
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17
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20
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Institute of Applied Psychology
Behavioral and Social Sciences
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