The SMU Fast-Track Master of Philosophy in Psychology (FTMP) is a two-year research Master’s programme open to SMU undergraduates who are in their Year 4.

The FTMP is aimed at students who are interested in developing research knowledge and skills, especially those who are considering a PhD in psychology. The programme is called ‘fast-track’ as it enables students to earn a research master’s degree (MPhil in Psychology) one year after graduating from the Bachelor’s programme.

The Fast-Track MPhil in Psychology is a 2-year programme targeting Year 4 SMU undergraduates interested in developing research knowledge and skills—especially those who are considering a PhD in psychology. The FTMP would enable students to earn a master’s in psychology one year after graduating. It would provide a formal structure that addresses the challenges faced by graduated students seeking further studies in psychology: (1) their status as postgraduate students would grant them access to resources needed to conduct independent research; (2) the two-year period offers more time to develop larger research projects and collaborations. FTMP graduates would be highly competitive applicants for PhD programmes within Singapore as well as overseas.