Post-graduate programme of Adult Clinical Psychology has been given at Health Sciences Institute of Uludag University since the foundation of Psychiatry department. Of the graduates of Psychology Department who accomplished the programme and received the title of Clinical Psychologist, continue their work at private, academic or institutional settings.
This programme is carried out within the Psychiatry Department connected with the Health Sciences Institute of Uludag University Medical School where inpatient and outpatient facilities are available.

The department offers the second and the third cycles of higher education in terms of ECTS credits 90-120 credits, awarding a Master´s degree. After the successful completion of the program and fulfillment of requirements, a master degree in clinical psychologist is awarded.

Second Cycle

To apply for a Master´s degree with or without thesis; - Candidates must hold a Bachelor´s degree, and for health sciences, possess ALES (Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam) with the minimum acceptable score on sciences determined by the Senate. - Among foreign languages such as English, German, French, Italian, Russian and Arabic, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in a language by satisfying one of the following exams; ÜDS (Interuniversity Foreign Language Examination), KPDS (Foreign Language Proficiency Examination for State Employees), TOEFL or equivalent approved by YÖK (The Council of Higher Education), or the proficiency exam carried out by Uludag University School of Foreign Languages, and provide the minimum acceptable score as approved by the Senate. Recognition of any other foreign language qualifications is dependent on the Senate. - For foreign nationals, admission requirement shall be any of the following; Turkish Proficiency Exam by TÖMER and corresponding ALES score, or scores in exams such as GRE or GMAT, accepted as internationally equivalent by YÖK. To apply for a doctoral program; - Candidates must hold a Master´s degree, or a degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or, for those with degrees in pharmacy and faculty of arts and sciences, an expert certificate in a department of laboratory as approved by Ministry of Health. A direct admission to the doctoral program with a Bachelor´s degree depends on specific requirements of the doctoral program. - For health sciences, holders of Bachelor´s and Master´s degrees must possess ALES with the minimum acceptable score on sciences determined by the Senate. - Those holding a degree in medicine must possess either an ALES score on sciences or TUS when applying for a doctoral program in basic medical sciences. Candidates must score at least 50 points in medical sciences when applying to the program with TUS. Those who have completed specialization are not required to possess ALES or TUS when applying for a doctoral program. - Among foreign languages such as English, German, French, Italian, Russian and Arabic, and for foreign nationals, among languages such as English, German, and French, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in a language by satisfying one of the following exams; ÜDS, KPDS, TOEFL or equivalent approved by YÖK, and provide the minimum acceptable score as approved by the Senate. Recognition of any other foreign language qualifications is dependent on the Senate. - For foreign nationals, admission requirement shall be any of the following; Turkish Proficiency Exam by TÖMER and corresponding ALES score, or scores in exams such as GRE or GMAT, accepted as internationally equivalent by YÖK. - Candidates for Master´s and doctoral programs must possess a minimum score of 55 points in ALES; 50 language points in ÜDS/KPDS/UÜDS or equivalent for Master´s programs, and 55 language points in ÜDS/KPDS or equivalent for doctoral programs. For foreign nationals, a Document by TÖMER certifying the knowledge of Turkish (except for those studying in Turkey) is accepted equivalent to the score of the exams approved by YÖK as an equivalent language proficiency exam. Those applying for doctoral programs with TUS are required to possess a minimum score of 50 points in related field. Those who score below 60 points in overall performance are not admitted. In evaluation, the listed exams are responsible for the following percentages: TUS/ALES score 50%, Foreign Language 15%, GPA of Bachelor´s/Master´s degree 15%, interview 20%.

The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.

The applicants for post graduate program of Adult Clinical Psychology should be a graduate of Psychology Department of Science. For receiving post-graduate degree students should fulfill all classes and their grades should be at least 75 over 100. As a compulsory class Biostatics which has 7.5 credits should be fulfilled.

Post graduate students are expected to improve their knowledge at Clinical Psychology, basis of psychiatry, behavioral sciences, the contributions of psychology to clinical practice in terms of diagnosis and treatment. The students are also expected to follow recent developments in the field and participating at related scientific projects. It is also intended to improve their interviewing skills by attending group therapy sessions and their neuropsychological test practicing in the neuropsychology laboratory.
The curriculum is comprised of classes, seminars, case discussions, and individual or group therapy practices, attending clinical studies. The curriculum is carried out in both outpatient and inpatient clinics, neuropsychology laboratory and group therapy chamber of Psychiatry Department.