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PhD Clinical Psychology at Lakehead University

Lakehead University, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in Clinical Psychology at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) builds on the Department of Psychology's MA Clinical Psychology program and follows the scientist-practitioner model. The program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association for a five-year term until 2028-2029.

Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: Minimum nine consecutive terms (3 years) to maximum fifteen terms (5 years) of continuous full-time registration  |  Intake: Fall (September) 2027; applications open September 25 and close December 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Advanced assessment, research and clinical training including practica and an internship, within the scientist-practitioner model.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MA or MSc in Clinical Psychology with a completed master's thesis, official transcripts, CV, letters of recommendation, GRE Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical scores (waived for Fall 2027) and a detailed statement of interests; Subject GRE (Psychology) also required.

Main intake: September (Fall). January (Winter) intake for select programs including Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering; May (Spring) intake for Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Forest Sciences.

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.

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

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