Program Overview for MSc in Psychology in Canada:
Our Psychology Postgraduate Program has a strong research approach. You will be scientific that use the research and evaluation of evidence and treatment. You can study one of the five specialized fields:
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Cognitive and cerebral science (including accelerated options)
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Life of life and development
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Social psychology
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Clinical psychology (development of life and development specialized in neuropsychology)
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Individual programs
Skills To communicate with these degrees research results to benefit. As you work in a cooperative research environment, you will learn practical tasks. It will complete your education through practical experience in specialized psychology.
The master's program is designed to provide you with a wide range of professional research training. When writing a thesis, you will improve your professional writing and analysis skills. Participate in teacher supervision research in one of the following areas:
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Cognitive and brain sciences (e.g., embodied cognition, memory, visual perception)
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Social psychology (e.g., interpersonal relationships, motivation, personality)
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Health and development of the whole life (E.g., early development, aging, self-regulation)
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Personalized choice (e.g., environmental psychology)
Areas of focus
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognition and Brain Sciences
- Lifespan Health and Development
- Social Psychology
Find a supervisor:
Masters and Ph.D. applicants in psychology do not need a supervisor to apply for admission. However, you must include at least 2 potential supervisors in your application. The supervisor makes the final decision on the admission of eligible applicants. Check out our list of supervisors who will accept students entering next September.
The eligibility for MSc in Psychology in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
An undergraduate degree in psychology or equivalent with at least a B+ (6.0 GPA) average in the last two years leading to the degree is recommended. Applicants should have taken at least one course in applied statistics. In cases of an undergraduate degree in areas other than psychology, additional foundational coursework may be assigned at the discretion of the student’s supervisory committee as a requirement for the graduate degree.
Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency following the Faculty of Graduate Studies calendar regulations. It should be noted that the departmental requirement is higher than that required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. For the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), applicants must receive an overall score of at least 600 on the paper-based test, or 100 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT) with minimum section requirements of 20 on Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
Applicants taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) must achieve an overall score of at least Band 7, with no score of less than 6.0 on each academic component. Applicants taking the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) must achieve an overall score of at least 90.
Personal letter
Applicant must also provide a personal letter that:
- identifies the primary area of specialization desired
- describes areas of research interest
- names at least two faculty members with whom the applicant wishes to work
- gives details of the current activity (e.g., courses in progress)
- indicates whether financial support will be required
Admission requires that a faculty supervisor is available.
Deadline
Applications are due at the Graduate Admissions and Records Office by December 1st. Students should keep in mind that substantial lead time is required to register for and take, if required, the TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB in time for results to be received within the deadline.
The Department of Psychology makes every effort to communicate offers of admission by April 1st.
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the MSc in Psychology to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MSc in Psychology in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 100
- IELTS(academic): 7
Other test requirements:
- GRE(computer): Yes
The international student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Psychology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$162.25 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$6,499.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Psychology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$126.50 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$5,182.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
All graduate students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:
- You must list a potential supervisor on your application
- This faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission.
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
Contact the graduate secretary at psychgrd@uvic.ca or 250-721-6109.
Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.
Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program.
UVic Fellowship Awards
- Up to $17,500 per year (masters)
- Up to $20,000 per year (Ph.D.)
UVic Graduate Awards
- Up to $10,000 per year (masters and PhD)
Eligibility
- The minimum requirement for funding consideration is an A- average on the last two years of coursework
- Domestic and international students are considered equally for funding
- Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders
- Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units
Every year we employ many graduate students to assist with teaching, research, and lab instruction.
- Their academic units hire teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with teaching and grading courses. These are unionized, hourly positions.
- Faculty members hire research assistants (RAs) to help with their research. These roles are sometimes called scientific assistants or laboratory instructors. RA salaries come from faculty members’ research grants. Because of this, RA hours, salary, and other details are worked out between you and the faculty member.
Work-study
The work-study program offers part-time jobs on campus that fit your course schedule.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a full-time student
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Co-operative Education Program (co-op)
UVic is home to the largest graduate co-op program in Canada. You can add a co-op to your master’s or doctoral studies for work experience in your field of study.
Bursaries
We offer non-repayable bursaries based on financial needs.
To be eligible for a bursary, you must be:
- Already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you
- In full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
- In good academic standing
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