Before going through the list of universities in Nigeria offering clinical psychology, a clear definition of clinical psychology is needed here; Psychology is a very wide discipline, obtaining a B.Sc in Psychology certifies the student has gained the general knowledge of the course, then for Postgraduate level, a student can now decide to specialize in one of the branches of Psychology.
This list is all encompassing as it includes Private universities in Nigeria offering clinical Psychology, we are going to make the list a comprehensive one and please note that your inputs are also needed. You can share your knowledge on the best University to study clinical Psychology in Nigeria as this would be of help to others with intention in furthering their career in this course even to Ph.D level
To study clinical Psychology, you must meet certain requirements, these requirements have been well outlined below.
Definition of Clinical Psychology:
Clinical psychology is a branch of psychology concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental illness and behavioural problems.
According to wellminded.com, It is integration of science, theory and clinical knowledge for the purpose of understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically-based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective well-being and personal development.
For the sake of individuals with interest in studying Clinical Psychology but are in dilemma of which of the Nigerian Universities is currently offering Clinical Psychology as a course in postgraduate level, we have listed the accredited universities in Nigeria offering clinical psychology. These universities includes both private universities and Government owned (Federal and State)
See below for the under listed universities in Nigeria to study Masters in Clinical Psychology in no particular order.
LIST OF UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA THAT OFFERS MASTERS (M.Sc) CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Benue State University (BSU)
Redeemer University
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State (UNAD)
University of Ibadan, Oyo State (UI)
University of Ilorin, Kwara State (UNILORIN)
University of Jos, Plateau State (UNIJOS)
University of Lagos, Lagos State (UNILAG)
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State (UNN)
University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State (UNIUYO)
Imo State University (IMSU)
Obafemi Awolowo University
Enugu State University of Science and Technology Enugu, Enugu State
Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Nigeria Defence Academy Kaduna, Kaduna State
Lagos State University Ojo, Lagos State
Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka, Anambra State
Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
Covenant University
Plateau State University Bokkos, Plateau State
Renaissance University Enugu, Enugu State
Lead City University
University of Science and Technology Ifaki-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Entry Requirements For Masters In Clinical Psychology In Nigeria Universities
Candidates for admission into MSc. Programmes in Psychology must possess the following:
- A minimum of second class Lower (2.2) Honours Degree in Psychology from a recognized University with at least a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology.
- Candidates for M.Sc. Social and Terrorism Psychology must have a minimum of Second Class Lower Division and above in Psychology.
- Those with a Pass or Third Class degrees in Psychology will require an additional Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
- Persons without a first degree in Psychology MUST have a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Candidates must also satisfy requirements of the University for B.Sc. Psychology.
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