Master of Science in Psychology in Canada at TrentU Canada




University Trent University (TrentU Canada)
Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Type Public Liberal Arts
Program Type Thesis
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 2 years
Students 11,000
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Detailed Information of Master of Science in Psychology in Canada at Trent University

Program Overview for Master of Science in Psychology in Canada:

Prepare for a future in academic or applied settings as you ask and seek answers to meaningful questions in three distinct areas of psychological study: health psychology, developmental psychology and cognition/perception/neuroscience.

Guided by faculty members with expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methods, you will learn how to choose and apply the techniques best suited to informing your research.

Graduates of the program go on to further graduate training and teaching, psychometry, as well as research and management positions in mental health.

  • Work with productive, respected researchers.
  • Use state-of-the-art developmental observation laboratory, animal care facilities, eye- and limb-motion tracking systems and transcranial magnetic stimulation facilities as part of your research.

These are the international student eligibility for the Master of Science in Psychology in Canada

B.A. or B.Sc. honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree) in Psychology.

  • Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
  • An average of A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in Psychology courses
  • Appropriate previous education and training, plus feasible proposed course of study and research project
  • A potential supervisor must be chosen as an admission requirement to this program and this must be discussed in your plan of study.  (Please visit our Faculty and Research Page for our listing of faculty and areas of research. An applicant must reach out to a faculty member).

A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program. However, applicants can submit a GRE score to enhance their application. Other Documents Required are:

  • Transcripts(transcripts must include a grading scale or legend.)
  • Two Letters of Reference
  • Plan of Study(Typically 1-2 pages, outlining applicant's objectives in a graduate program. Any specific research interests (if known), relevant experiences, and/or career aspirations can be included. The potential supervisor should be identified in your plan of study.)
  • A Writing Sample(Submit a sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. Writing samples preferred format is PDF.)
  • Proof of Citizenship (ie. copy of passport or birth certificate) will be requested, only if an offer of admission is made.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Master of Science in Psychology

B.A. or B.Sc. honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree) in Psychology.

  • Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
  • An average of A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in Psychology courses
  • Appropriate previous education and training, plus feasible proposed course of study and research project
  • A potential supervisor must be chosen as an admission requirement to this program and this must be discussed in your plan of study.  (Please visit our Faculty and Research Page for our listing of faculty and areas of research. An applicant must reach out to a faculty member).

A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program. However, applicants can submit a GRE score to enhance their application. Other Documents Required are:

  • Transcripts(transcripts must include a grading scale or legend.)
  • Two Letters of Reference
  • Plan of Study(Typically 1-2 pages, outlining applicant's objectives in a graduate program. Any specific research interests (if known), relevant experiences, and/or career aspirations can be included. The potential supervisor should be identified in your plan of study.)
  • A Writing Sample(Submit a sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. Writing samples preferred format is PDF.)
  • Proof of Citizenship (ie. copy of passport or birth certificate) will be requested, only if an offer of admission is made.

These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Science in Psychology to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Master of Science in Psychology in Canada: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Science in Psychology in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$100.00
Tuition Fees CA$22,408.07 /year
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Master of Science in Psychology in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$100.00
Tuition Fees CA$9,393.18 /year
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.

Federal Scholarships & Award Listing: Canada Graduate Scholarships Master's (Worth CAD 17,500); MacKenzie King Scholarship (Worth of CAD 10000);

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