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MSc Psychological Science at Lakehead University

Lakehead University, Canada

Programme overview

The MSc in Psychological Science at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) is a research-intensive thesis program covering the biological, cognitive, and individual and social bases of behaviour, built on an apprenticeship model with flexible core courses. Specializations in Gender and Women's Studies and in Gerontology are offered. It does not lead to registration as a psychologist in Ontario.

Department: Department of Psychology  |  Intake: Fall (September) 2027; application opens October 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Flexible core courses suited to the student's research area and a thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours BA or BSc in Psychology or a related interdisciplinary program from an approved institution. GRE (general) optional for Fall 2027.

Main intake: September (Fall). January (Winter) intake for select programs including Biology, Chemistry, Master in Education, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Forestry, Geology, Physics and Sociology; May (Spring) intake for select programs including Biology, Chemistry, Education, Forestry (thesis-based) and Geology.

Lakehead has three intake periods: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (May/July).

Applications are received continually; recommended complete package dates: February 1 for a Fall start, September 16 for a Winter start and January 15 for a Spring start. The non-refundable application fee is $125 CAD, paid through the online Graduate Studies application.

Apply through the official page: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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