Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Psychology - Comparative Cognition and Behaviour in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,751.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 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 hands-on research from the outset, fostering continuous scholarly growth. Our alumni hold prominent positions across academia, government agencies, and private sector organizations.
The University of Alberta's Psychology Department champions equity, diversity, and inclusion. We actively seek applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including women; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities; individuals with disabilities; and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community - all of whom enrich our academic environment.
Spatial Cognition & Navigation - examines how organisms locate, recall, and traverse spaces while recognizing objects and scenes. Comparative cognition research spans species from insects to humans.
Neuroethology of Social Behaviour - investigates how sexual differentiation shapes individual behavioral variations. Studies explore personality traits within species, their neuroendocrine foundations, and the development of gender differences.
Songbird Neuroethology - focuses on avian vocalization and auditory processing, examining production mechanisms, perceptual systems, and how early acoustic experiences shape adult communication and neural pathways.
Individual Learning Variations - explores animal cognition's role in solving natural challenges, including foraging strategies, species recognition, and nest-building behaviors, while examining the origins and impacts of cognitive diversity.
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