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Psychology (PhD) at Concordia University

Concordia University, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in Psychology is a research-intensive program, and most students pursue training in one of our department's four main : behavioural neuroscience, clinical and health research, cognitive science and human development and developmental processes. Students choose from one of two program options. The is suitable for those who wish to pursue careers in research, industry, or academia. The

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Program options: Thesis. Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Master's degree in psychology or its equivalent in a closely related discipline. Research and Clinical Training Option requires that applicants have completed specific Psychology undergraduate courses required by federal and provincial licensing bodies, including an empirically based undergraduate thesis or its equivalent, Statistics (2 terms), Research Methods (2), History and systems of Psychology (1), Biological bases of behaviour (2), Cognitive-Affective bases of behaviour (2), Personality (1), Psychopathology (1), and Psychometrics (1).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programs admit for Fall, Winter (January) and Summer terms depending on the program; program pages state the start terms.

Graduate application deadlines vary by program; complete applications received by the deadline get priority and some programs continue accepting applications if space is available. The application fee is $103.00 CAD, non-refundable and payable by credit or debit card. Applications are submitted online with a Concordia Netname account.

Apply through the official page: https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/graduate.html

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