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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology - Cognition and Neuroscience - Direct Entry at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

A four-year honours bachelor of arts degree in psychology or equivalent Write and successfully defend a dissertation based on original investigation.

Faculty: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Degree requirements: At least 9 credit units of course work at the graduate level must be successfully completed in the first year of the program; Complete a minimum of 18 credit units at the 800-level, including PSY 805.3 or PSY 807.3; PSY 900.0 (x4); Write and successfully defend a dissertation based on original investigation; doctoral candidacy assessment.

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Entry requirements

With the recommendation of the unit, direct entry Ph.D. admission is available to exceptionally strong students, who show great promise in terms of academic accomplishments and potential for research; A cumulative weighted average of at least 80% in the last two years of undergraduate study (i.e. 60 credit units of course work); A four-year honours bachelor of arts degree in psychology or equivalent; Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and independent research; CV or resume

CAD 5,637 a year (2026-2027). Standard doctoral rate, assessed in three terms of $1,879 (total $5,637 per academic year), same for domestic and international students; the source states it applies to all doctoral programs except those with listed special rates. Tuition only; excludes Source

Academic units set their own application deadlines. The application fee is $125 CAD for domestic students and $145 CAD for international students, paid online by Visa or Mastercard.

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