Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Developmental Science in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,751.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our graduate program employs an apprenticeship approach to cultivate highly skilled, autonomous researchers poised to advance the field of psychology. Through close mentorship from our distinguished faculty, students engage in substantial research opportunities from the outset. Our alumni hold prominent positions across academia, government agencies, and private sector organizations.
The University of Alberta's Psychology Department actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We invite applications from all qualified candidates, with particular encouragement for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community - all of whom enrich our program's diversity.
Developmental Science examines human growth and variation across social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive domains throughout the lifespan. Our faculty employ cutting-edge quantitative methods to study developmental processes in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Current research concentrates on four key areas:
Cognitive Development and Aging - Investigating executive function, healthy aging, and neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's.
Social Cognition - Exploring the formation of age-related stereotypes and their societal impacts.
Developmental Neuroscience - Examining interactions between brain development, genetics, environment, and cognition.
Emotional and Social Development - Studying mental health, self-regulation, and interpersonal relationships across developmental stages.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Four-year undergraduate degree or graduate degree
Close match of research interests with one or more faculty members
Grade point average of 3.0 or better in last two years or equivalent of study
When primary language is not English, either:
a satisfactory score on the TOEFL (minimum total score of 88 on the iBT with a score of at least 20 in each skill area) or another approved English language examination
or, baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized institution, in which the language of instruction is English
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a requirement for admission to the graduate program. This requirement can be waived with the explicit written consent of the applicant's potential supervisor(s). In the absence of the supervisor's consent, applications lacking GRE scores will be considered incomplete
Close match of research interests with one or more faculty members
Grade point average of 3.0 or better in last two years or equivalent of study
When primary language is not English, either:
a satisfactory score on the TOEFL (minimum total score of 88 on the iBT with a score of at least 20 in each skill area) or another approved English language examination
or, baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized institution, in which the language of instruction is English
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a requirement for admission to the graduate program. This requirement can be waived with the explicit written consent of the applicant's potential supervisor(s). In the absence of the supervisor's consent, applications lacking GRE scores will be considered incomplete
Tuition
CAD
9,406