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Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) at University of Northern British Columbia

University of Northern British Columbia, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in Psychology provides breadth in the substantive and methodological areas of Psychology, with a focus on health and human psychology, and develops scholars and researchers.

Department: Psychology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Minimum 12 credit hours of coursework (graduate seminar, research practica and two courses), a doctoral candidacy examination and a 12 credit-hour dissertation; full-time candidates are expected to defend within three years of acceptance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's and master's degrees, at least one in Psychology with a research-based thesis; letter of interest, transcripts, three academic references and a thesis or paper submitted for coursework; cumulative GPA of 3.33 (B+) by end of second semester.

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 mainly for Fall (September); intakes and deadlines are listed per program.

Graduate application fee: CAD 76.50 for domestic applicants and CAD 153.00 for international applicants, non-refundable and paid at submission online or through the Cashier's Office.

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

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