Thunder Bay,
ON,
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Clinical in Toronto Canada | Lakehead University
Lakehead University
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,000
(c. USD13,622.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Psychology Department at Lakehead University provides MA and PhD programs in Clinical Psychology, with the doctoral program continuing from the master's level.
The CPA-accredited PhD program maintains its accreditation through 2023-24. Our graduate clinical program aims to achieve distinction in psychological research, professional training, and community engagement. We cultivate an intellectually vibrant environment that advances psychological knowledge while delivering exceptional graduate education in professional psychology. Our curriculum emphasizes scientific rigor, ethical practice, and analytical thinking to prepare students as skilled researchers, clinicians, and educators. We focus on expanding scientific knowledge about individual and group behavior to improve personal and societal well-being.
The program strictly follows the scientist-practitioner approach to psychological training. We believe practitioners who can analyze research critically contribute most effectively through evidence-based methods. Likewise, clinical researchers with practical expertise make the most valuable research contributions to the field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university and show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, students must have a Masters degree or its equivalent with an academic average as specified by the academic unit. An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of Master's courses taken and academic standing.
In addition to the general admission requirements for PhD programs, the following requirements also apply:
The admission requirement into the PhD in Clinical Psychology program is an MA or MSc degree in Clinical Psychology with a completed master's thesis. See note below.
Besides official transcripts, a current CV and letters of recommendation, applications must include Graduate Record Exam scores for Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical tests, as assessed within the past five years, and a detailed statement of interests and objectives. Subject GRE scores (Psychology) are also required in order to be considered for the PhD Clinical Program.
Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied in an English school system for more than three years will be required to present proof of English facility by achieving an appropriate standing in one of the following test:
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum internet-based score of 100, or a minimum computer-based score of 250, or a minimum paper-based score of 600 and a score of at least 5.0 on the Test of Written English (TWE), the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 90, or the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) with a minimum score of 80.
Applicants to the program should be aware that they may require a criminal records check in order to complete the practica and internship requirements for the PhD degree in Clinical Psychology.
Students entering the PhD in the Clinical Psychology field with an MA or MSc degree in Clinical Psychology from a university other than Lakehead University must meet all Lakehead MA in Clinical Psychology requirements including:
A master's level thesis
Completed an undergraduate or masters level course in Psychometric Theory on entry or make up the missing non-thesis courses in addition to their PhD course requirements. Students missing the Psychometric Theory requirement must complete as a non-credit course, Psychology 3015 before enrolling in Psychology 6251 (Advanced Assessment Techniques).
If Psychology 5201 (or its equivalent) has not been completed during the student's Master's program, it must be completed during the PhD year 1 or 2.
The Graduate Studies Committee in Psychology, in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training, will review the equivalency of the applicant's academic background relative to the requirements for an MA degree in Clinical Psychology at Lakehead University
In addition to the general admission requirements for PhD programs, the following requirements also apply:
The admission requirement into the PhD in Clinical Psychology program is an MA or MSc degree in Clinical Psychology with a completed master's thesis. See note below.
Besides official transcripts, a current CV and letters of recommendation, applications must include Graduate Record Exam scores for Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical tests, as assessed within the past five years, and a detailed statement of interests and objectives. Subject GRE scores (Psychology) are also required in order to be considered for the PhD Clinical Program.
Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied in an English school system for more than three years will be required to present proof of English facility by achieving an appropriate standing in one of the following test:
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum internet-based score of 100, or a minimum computer-based score of 250, or a minimum paper-based score of 600 and a score of at least 5.0 on the Test of Written English (TWE), the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 90, or the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) with a minimum score of 80.
Applicants to the program should be aware that they may require a criminal records check in order to complete the practica and internship requirements for the PhD degree in Clinical Psychology.
Students entering the PhD in the Clinical Psychology field with an MA or MSc degree in Clinical Psychology from a university other than Lakehead University must meet all Lakehead MA in Clinical Psychology requirements including:
A master's level thesis
Completed an undergraduate or masters level course in Psychometric Theory on entry or make up the missing non-thesis courses in addition to their PhD course requirements. Students missing the Psychometric Theory requirement must complete as a non-credit course, Psychology 3015 before enrolling in Psychology 6251 (Advanced Assessment Techniques).
If Psychology 5201 (or its equivalent) has not been completed during the student's Master's program, it must be completed during the PhD year 1 or 2.
The Graduate Studies Committee in Psychology, in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training, will review the equivalency of the applicant's academic background relative to the requirements for an MA degree in Clinical Psychology at Lakehead University
Tuition
CAD
19,000