Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Canadian Studies in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
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Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,478
(c. USD12,544.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The School of Psychology provides advanced graduate studies culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Students can specialize in Clinical Psychology or Experimental Psychology, with focus areas recognized by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies, including Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive
Behavioral Neurosciences
Admission is exclusively for candidates pursuing doctoral studies, though exceptional cases may require completion of the MA program after the first year.
The School also contributes to an interdisciplinary PhD program in Canadian Studies. Given its academic strengths, bilingual environment, and strategic location in Canada's capital, the University of Ottawa offers unparalleled opportunities for doctoral candidates in humanities and social sciences to enhance their disciplinary expertise with cross-disciplinary perspectives through this specialized program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The normal minimum requirement for admission into either of the two programs (MA - PhD in Clinical Psychology or MA - PhD in Experimental Psychology) is the Honours Bachelor in Psychology, or its equivalent, including an Honour's thesis or an equivalent individual research project. In addition, course requirements include a course in History and Systems of Psychology (or its equivalent), and two courses in statistical analysis (or their equivalents). If these course requirements are not met at the time of admission, the candidates will be required to complete them within the first two years of graduate studies. (For the program in Clinical Psychology, in order to meet a component of the academic requirements for enrollment with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, a minimum of twenty undergraduate psychology courses is required for admission.)
Each file is assessed to determine whether equivalences will be granted on the basis of courses completed at the master's level. Candidates for the clinical program with fewer than 21 units of equivalencies will be admitted to the MA level while those with 21 or more units of equivalencies will be admitted directly to the PhD.
Exceptionally, admission to the Experimental Psychology program is possible on the basis of a four-year Honour's degree in another discipline relevant to Psychology, with a letter of support from the prospective supervisor. The degree must include a thesis or an equivalent individual research project and the equivalent of at least 36 units (12 one-term courses) in Psychology, including statistics and some research experience.
Note: Students with a strong background in mathematics, physical sciences, biological science or computer science are especially encouraged to apply.
Only students who intend to complete the doctorate are admitted. Those holding an Honours Bachelor in Psychology are admitted to the MA program and are permitted to transfer to the PhD after one year, provided their performance in courses and research is satisfactory. Those already holding a master's in psychology are admitted directly to the PhD program.
TOEFL 580 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 6.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 92-93/IELTS 6.5 overall Individual 6.0 (Internet-based)
Each file is assessed to determine whether equivalences will be granted on the basis of courses completed at the master's level. Candidates for the clinical program with fewer than 21 units of equivalencies will be admitted to the MA level while those with 21 or more units of equivalencies will be admitted directly to the PhD.
Exceptionally, admission to the Experimental Psychology program is possible on the basis of a four-year Honour's degree in another discipline relevant to Psychology, with a letter of support from the prospective supervisor. The degree must include a thesis or an equivalent individual research project and the equivalent of at least 36 units (12 one-term courses) in Psychology, including statistics and some research experience.
Note: Students with a strong background in mathematics, physical sciences, biological science or computer science are especially encouraged to apply.
Only students who intend to complete the doctorate are admitted. Those holding an Honours Bachelor in Psychology are admitted to the MA program and are permitted to transfer to the PhD after one year, provided their performance in courses and research is satisfactory. Those already holding a master's in psychology are admitted directly to the PhD program.
TOEFL 580 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 6.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 92-93/IELTS 6.5 overall Individual 6.0 (Internet-based)
Tuition
CAD
17,478