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Master of Arts Psychedelics and Consciousness Studies at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Psychedelics and Consciousness Studies is an interdisciplinary master's covering the therapeutic, spiritual and ritual uses of psychedelics across cultures, consciousness, comparative mysticism and training in psychedelic-assisted therapies for clinicians and spiritual care providers. It is offered online or on campus in English and French, with research paper and coursework options.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Compulsory courses PSY 6137 Psychedelic Psychotherapies and Mental Health, SRS 5108 Foundations of Psychedelic Studies, SRS 5109 Psychedelic Experience: Contemplation, Preparation, and Integration and SRS 5110 Sacred Plant Medicines and Shamanic Practices, a practicum, fieldwork or directed study, and electives such as PSY 6138 Neuroscience of Psychedelics and PSY 6139 Ethics in Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness.

Career pathways

Facilitators and integration counsellors for psychedelic treatment, researchers, therapists and policy advocates; spiritual caregivers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Have an honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), or higher degree in any related discipline, with an admission minimum average of 70% (B); Demonstrate a high academic achievement as shown by official academic transcript, academic reference forms, and other supporting documentation; Possess two strong academic or professional letters of reference. Additional admission requirements: Have a previous graduate-level course in cultural diversity or multicultural counseling, and coursework in research/professional ethics. Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements. Master’s with Research Paper Student must complete the fo

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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