AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Applied Psychology - Forensic Psychology in Halifax Canada | Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,596
(c. USD10,464.73)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science in Applied Psychology (Forensic Psychology) provides education within a dynamic research-focused environment, employing a scientist-practitioner model to examine human behavior within legal contexts. This specialized field investigates behavioral patterns relevant to judicial proceedings and implements these findings within the legal framework. The program prepares graduates with essential competencies for professional practice in justice-related fields or advanced doctoral research in Forensic Psychology. The curriculum encompasses diverse subjects such as Forensic Assessment Techniques, Psychology in Correctional Settings, and contemporary research methodologies. Participants will gain hands-on experience through field placements, while also engaging in instructional and research support roles. The program culminates with students designing, executing, and defending an independent research project for their thesis requirement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An honours degree in Psychology or equivalent
A personal statement maximum 2 pages including
Your potential research interests
A mention of any faculty members with whom you would like to work
Any relevant research volunteer and work experience
Your career objectives and longrange goals
Academic honours awards andor scholarships
A list of any publications conference papers andor technical reports
Any university committee work
Other information that is relevant to your application
Transcripts We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts
Three 3 recommendation forms preferably 2 of which are academic references
A current CV Resume
minimum 550 on paper based.
minimum iBT 80 with no band below 20.
International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0.
Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - minimum 176 with no individual score below 169.
CanTEST - minimum 4.5 with no individual score below 4.0.
A personal statement maximum 2 pages including
Your potential research interests
A mention of any faculty members with whom you would like to work
Any relevant research volunteer and work experience
Your career objectives and longrange goals
Academic honours awards andor scholarships
A list of any publications conference papers andor technical reports
Any university committee work
Other information that is relevant to your application
Transcripts We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts
Three 3 recommendation forms preferably 2 of which are academic references
A current CV Resume
minimum 550 on paper based.
minimum iBT 80 with no band below 20.
International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0.
Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - minimum 176 with no individual score below 169.
CanTEST - minimum 4.5 with no individual score below 4.0.
Tuition
CAD
14,596