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Psychology examines the mind and human behavior. Researchers in this field analyze connections among brain activity, actions, and surroundings. This scientific domain investigates diverse subjects like thought processes, brain science, social dynamics, psychological well-being, growth patterns, interpersonal connections, sensory experiences, and how gender and culture shape these aspects. At Queen's Psychology Department, 26 specialized laboratories facilitate faculty research across Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, and Clinical Psychology. Undergraduate and graduate students collaborate with professors on studies involving human sexuality, adolescent aggression, emotional disorders, and early childhood mental development.
Applicants must have the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and six 4U/4M courses. Students must have a minimum of three 4U courses, except where stated otherwise. Students in francophone schools may offer the equivalent of English 4U.
The accepted tests of facility in English and the minimally acceptable scores for each are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Score of 6.5 on Academic Module with no band below 6.0; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - iBT (Internet Based TOEFL)/88 overall: 24 Writing, 22 Speaking, 22 Reading, 20 Listening; Paper Based TOEFL (PBT)/580 (TBC); Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Overall band of 70 with no band below 60; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 90; Queen’s School of English - High standing on 12-week English for Academic Purposes advanced level English courses; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 60.