Psychology

  Program Website: psychology graduate studies program
  Program Email: psygrad@ualberta.ca  

 

Department Profile
Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

 

Areas of Research
  • Behaviour, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Cognition
  • Comparative Cognition and Behaviour
  • Developmental Science
  • Social and Cultural Psychology

 

Degree Programs
   

Typical Length (in years)

Typical Entry

 

MA (Thesis)

2

Fall (Sept) 

 

MSc (Thesis)

2

Fall (Sept) 

 

PhD

4

Fall (Sept) 

 

Minimum Admission Requirement
GPA
  • a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
  • 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
  • MELAB: minimum score of 85
  • IELTS: minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5 on each band
  • CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
Other Requirements
  • GRE General (Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical)
  • experience in research
  • statement of research interests
  • three letters of recommendation

 

Department Application Deadline
   

Canadian

International

 

Fall (Sept) Entry

Jan 15

Jan 15

 

 

Tuition & Fees (typical)
  • approximately $4,600 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
  • approximately $8,200 CAD per year (full-time International student)
  • thesis-based students should also budget approximately $1,000 CAD for thesis preparation costs
Funding (typical)
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

  • $23,598 to $26,200 (teaching or research assistantship)

International

  • $23,598 to $26,200 (teaching or research assistantship) plus international student differential fee
About the Department
  • world-class faculty mentors.
  • training in cutting-edge methodological, statistical, and research skills
  • intensive apprenticeship-style program
  • outstanding international reputation of programs
  • excellent financial support
  • opportunities for generous internal and external scholarships
How to Apply?
  • Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.