Peterborough,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology in Peterborough Canada | Trent University
Trent University
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Peterborough Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,276
(c. USD15,988.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Psychology PhD program equips students with fundamental knowledge, methodological skills, and research expertise to perform cutting-edge psychological studies and generate novel academic work. Participants focus on investigating how cognitive, neurological, developmental, and social factors influence and determine human behavior, personality traits, and overall wellness.
This degree provides graduates with the necessary training and competencies to pursue academic careers in universities or explore alternative professional opportunities in government, industry, or community-based sectors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
MSc or MA or equivalent degree in Psychology (or related field) from an accredited institution with a minimum A - (80%) or equivalent in the work completed in the last four semesters (full-time equivalent). Applicants with a course-based MA/ MSc degree will not typically be considered.
Must have completed at least 1 credit in Statistics or Experimental Design at the graduate level.
Aptitude for research inquiry as determined by the completion of an original graduate (dissertation) project and demonstrated excellence in scholarly written as determined from the submission of a written sample from the applicants MSc/ MA studies. Submission of a first-author manuscript/ publication is permissible with an accompanying letter from the corresponding author confirming the primacy of the applicant's contribution to the paper. Post-secondary transcripts and graduation certificates (where applicable) of all previous undergraduate and graduate work are required. This includes transcripts for courses taken on a Letter of Permission, for transfer credit, or on an exchange program. Transcripts must show all course work completed and grades received. If applicable, evidence of degree completion is required. Transcript must include a grading scale or transcript legend.
Please note - Transcripts are not required to be official and final when applying to the School of Graduate Studies. Official transcripts are only required to be submitted if an applicant receives an offer of admission.
IELTS - 6.5, with no band below 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 93 (with a minimum score of 22 in both speaking and writing).
Must have completed at least 1 credit in Statistics or Experimental Design at the graduate level.
Aptitude for research inquiry as determined by the completion of an original graduate (dissertation) project and demonstrated excellence in scholarly written as determined from the submission of a written sample from the applicants MSc/ MA studies. Submission of a first-author manuscript/ publication is permissible with an accompanying letter from the corresponding author confirming the primacy of the applicant's contribution to the paper. Post-secondary transcripts and graduation certificates (where applicable) of all previous undergraduate and graduate work are required. This includes transcripts for courses taken on a Letter of Permission, for transfer credit, or on an exchange program. Transcripts must show all course work completed and grades received. If applicable, evidence of degree completion is required. Transcript must include a grading scale or transcript legend.
Please note - Transcripts are not required to be official and final when applying to the School of Graduate Studies. Official transcripts are only required to be submitted if an applicant receives an offer of admission.
IELTS - 6.5, with no band below 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 93 (with a minimum score of 22 in both speaking and writing).
Tuition
CAD
22,276