Admission Requirements

  • Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
  • a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
  • a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
  • CV or resume

For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies for more information.

Degree Requirements

Students must maintain continuous registration in PSY 994

  • GPS 960.0
  • GPS 961.0, if research involves human subjects
  • GPS 962.0, if research involves animal subjects

A minimum of 24 credit units of course work, including the following:

  • PSY 805.3
  • PSY 807.3 or PSY 809.3
  • PSY 811.3
  • PSY 813.3
  • PSY 814.3
  • PSY 831.3
  • PSY 850.3
  • PSY 858.3
  • PSY 900.0
  • PSY 902.0
  • PSY 994.0
  • thesis defence