Psychology is defined as the scientific study of human behavior. For generations human have attempted to understand this behavior. WIL offers different courses in the discipline of psychology including M.Sc. Psychology (2 years), BS Psychology (04 years) and Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (1 year). A Clinical psychologist works to decrease distress and promotes Psychological well-being for all population groups including children, adults and families.

Their professional activities include

Diagnosis:    Interview, test & behavioral observation.
Treatment:    Planning, monitoring   with a variety of population.

Testing: Intelligence tests, personality tests and aptitude tests.

In Abbottabad there is a dire need for educational institutes that focus on the education of women. Women Institute of Learning and Rehabilitation (WIL/ WIRS) is the only institute which exclusively fosters women education on graduate and postgraduate levels. One of the departments of WIL is Psychology, which is providing its services not only to this part of the province but all over the country. This department consists of its own library, Psychological lab and counselling rooms, in order to facilitate the students. These counselling rooms are open to the general public as well as students of Women Institute of Learning & Women Medical & Dental College in helping to overcome their problems regarding their education as well as social life.

Program Offer:

M.Sc. Psychology

Short title: M.Sc. Psychology (Clinical)
Duration and Number of Seats:

2 years, 40 Seats
Entry requirements: 

All applicant should possess at least 45% Marks in B.A as well as in the subject of Psychology.

Other qualifications accepted:

2^nd class B.A with at least 45% marks in Philosophy, Social Work, Sociology, Home Economics, Education and B.Sc with Zoology.

Program Offer:

B.S Psychology

Short title: B.S Psychology
Duration and Number of Seats:

4 years, 30 Seats
Entry requirements: 

All applicant should possess at least 45% Marks in F.A/ F.Sc.

Program Offer:

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

Short title: Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
Duration and Number of Seats:

14 months (03 Semesters), 20 Seats
Entry requirements:

All applicant should possess at least 60% Marks in M.Sc Psychology.

AFFILIATION AND RECOGNITION.

• Affiliated with University of Peshawar
• Registered by Higher Education Regulatory Authority KPK, Peshawar

The department of Psychology started functioning in October 2005. It is affiliated with the University of Peshawar. With the University of Peshawar. This department has been showing excellent performance in University of Peshawar for the last nine years by achieving different distinctions. Well qualified and pains taking faculty has been provided to the Psychology Department.

Our aim is to ensure that your knowledge, skills and enthusiasm can be allied with the best support and the finest facilities to enable you to contribute towards progress and future development of the country.

We are offering you a rare amalgamation of practical and relevant knowledge sharpened by transferable skills such as team work, communication and leadership that you need for your future life/ career. Students are imparted education in a way that provides academic excellence.

Teaching Faculty Psychology Department

TEACHING STAFF

S. NO	NAME	DESIGNATION	EDUCATION
1	Miss. Romana	Chairperson	From Jinnah Website
2	Miss Shazia Bibi	Assistant Professor	M.Sc. Psychology
3	Miss Sadiqa Bibi	Assistant Professor	PhD (In progress), M.Phil, M.Sc. (Psy)
4	Miss Shazia Malik	Assistant Professor	M.Phil. Psychology, PMDCP, Phd. (In progress)
5	Miss.Misbah Munawar	Assistant Professor	M.Sc. Maths, M. Phil Statistics
6	Miss.Shazia Rauf	Assistant Professor	M. Phil in Pak Studies
7	Miss Naila Tariq	Lecturer	Msc. Psychology, M.Phil. Psychology (In Progress)
8	Miss Zainab Tariq	Lecturer	Msc. Psychology, PGDCP Psychology
9	Miss Zaish Awan	Lecturer	Msc. Psychology, M.Phil. Psychology (In Progress)
10	Miss Sabeen Afsar Jadoon	Lecturer	Msc. Psychology, M.Phil. Psychology (In Progress)
11	Miss Adeela Sundus	Lecturer	Msc. Psychology, PGDCP Psychology
12	Miss Irum Arshad	Lecturer	B.S Psychology
13	Mrs.Saba Iqbal	Lecturer	M.Sc Computer
14	Miss Shazmeena Jadoon	Lecturer	Msc. Psychology
15	Miss Ayesha Anum	Lecturer	Msc. Psychology, PGDCP Psychology
16	Miss.Shagufta Amtiaz	Lecturer	M.A English

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

S. NO	NAME	DESIGNATION	REMARKS
1	Miss Musarat Shaheen	Lab Attendant	Satisfactory
2	Miss Rashida	Attendant	Do

Scheme of Studies

Department of Psychology

M.Sc

M.Sc. Psychology (Previous)

1. Historical and contemporary psychology
2. Learning, cognition and motivation
3. Statistics
4. Research methodology
5. Psychological testing and measurement
6. Psychopathology

Practical relevant to each subject

M.Sc. Psychology (Final)

1. Social psychology
2. Behavioral Neuroscience
3. Theories of personality
4. Theoretical Models and Treatment
5. General issues and assessment

PGD

Ist Semester

1. Psychotherapy (1)
2. Neurophysiology
3. Neurophysiology (1)
4. Psycho diagnosis/ Assessment (1)
5. Ethics

2nd Semester

It will be a summer semester with no teaching classes. Students will only be supervised/ trained in assessment and therapies.

3rd Semester

1. Psychotherapy (2)
2. Neuropsychology (2)
3. Psychodiagnosis/ Assessment (2)
4. Psychopharmacology
5. Child Therapy.

 BS

Semester-I:

1. English-I (Compulsory)
2. Introduction to Psychology-I
3. History of Psychology
4. Pakistan Studies (Compulsory)
5. Practicum-I
6. Minor-I (Statistics-i/Sociology-I/Economics-I) etc.

Semester-II:

1. English-II (Compulsory)

Introduction to Psychology-II

3. Schools of Psychology
4. Islamic Education (Compulsory)
5. Practicum-II
6. Minor-I (Statistics-I, Sociology-I, Economics-I) etc.

Semester-III:

1. Communication Skills-I (Compulsory)
2. Educational Psychology
3. Positive Psychology/Ethics in Psychology
4. Experimental Psychology-I
5. Minor-II (Math’s, Biology-I, Computer Science-I)

Semester-IV:

1. Communication Skills-II (Compulsory)
2. Educational Psychology
3. Positive Psychology/Ethics in Psychology
4. Experimental Psychology-II
5. Minor-II (Math’s-II, Biology-I, Computer Science-II)

Semester-V:

1. Research Methodology-I
2. Applied Statistics-I
3. Personalities Theories-I
4. Psychological Testing-I
5. Mental Health and Psychopathology-I
6. Developmental Psychology

Semester-VI:

1. Research Methodology-II
2. Applies Statistics-II
3. Personality Theories-II
4. Psychological Testing-II
5. Mental Health and Psychopathology-II
6. Neurological Bases of Behavior

Semester-VII:

Computer Applications

2. Counselling Psychology
3. Human Resource Management
4. Consumer Psychology
5. Cognitive Psychology
6. Motivation
7. Advance Social Psychology
8. Forensic Psychology
9. Environmental Psychology
10. Cross Cultural Psychology

Semester-VIII:

1. Organizational Psychology
2. Health Psychology
3. Clinical Psychology
4. Leadership in Organization
5. Marketing Research and Promotional Strategies
6. Behavioral Analysis and Management
7. Sports Psychology
8. Muslim Psychology
9. Parapsychology
10. Internship Report

Frequently Asked Questions

Department of Psychology

1. What is the full name of Institute?

The full name of the institute is Women Institute of Learning and Rehabilitation Sciences

2. Where is the WILRS located?

Women Institute of Learning and Rehabilitation Sciences near WMC, Nawanshher, Murree Road Abbottabad

3. How to contact the admissions office?

You can come directly to admission office in office timing or can contact on telephone on the given number 0992-391206.

 

4. Which graduate/ Post Graduate courses are offered at the WILRS?

Department of Psychology

• BS Applied Psychology (4 Years)
• Masters In Psychology (2 Years)
• PGDCP (14-Months)

5. What are admission/ eligibility requirements for Graduate Courses?

Admission Procedure

Application for admission to M.Sc., B.S & Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDCP) will be made to the principal Women Institute of Learning and Rehabilitation Sciences Abbottabad.

6. What are the entry test requirements for Graduate Courses?

Merit List Weightage

• The weightage factor for determination of final merit list will be as under:-

M.Sc (Psychology)	BS (Psychology)	PGD (Psychology)
Matric                           10% F.A/ F.Sc                       10% B.A/ B.Sc                      50% Entry Test                      20% Interview                        10%	Matric                           10% F.A/ F.Sc                       40% Entry Test                      40% Interview                        10%	Matric                            10% F.A/ F.Sc                       10% M.Sc/B.S                       30% Entry Test                      40% Interview                        10%

Note: The entry tests will be from entire course of B.A/ B.Sc