Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Developmental Psychology in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,188
(c. USD15,907.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Developmental Psychology program immerses students in diverse techniques for examining infant and child cognition and behavior. Participants engage in collaborative research with peers and professors, with chances to showcase findings through multiple platforms. This field investigates lifelong psychological transformations, exploring how individuals evolve - our understanding of physical and social environments, personality formation, self-awareness development, and language acquisition. Our graduate program emphasizes cognitive, social-cognitive, and linguistic growth during infancy and childhood, phases marked by swift developmental progression. Through innovative experimental approaches, we generate pioneering research that illuminates the fascinating workings of young human minds.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A 80% overall standing, or equivalent, in the last two years of study in the previous degree is the minimum requirement for admission.
Candidates applying to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology graduate research field within the program must submit results from the Graduate Record Examination (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic scores). These scores are optional for students applying to the Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Developmental Psychology graduate research fields.
Please note that in most areas a Master's degree is not required for admission into the PhD program (the exception is Social Psychology and Clinical Psychology).
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Required for candidates applying to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology graduate research field within the program and optional for candidates applying to the Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Developmental Psychology graduate research fields.
Personal statement (Letter)
Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
References
Three academic references are required
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
Candidates applying to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology graduate research field within the program must submit results from the Graduate Record Examination (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic scores). These scores are optional for students applying to the Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Developmental Psychology graduate research fields.
Please note that in most areas a Master's degree is not required for admission into the PhD program (the exception is Social Psychology and Clinical Psychology).
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Required for candidates applying to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology graduate research field within the program and optional for candidates applying to the Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Developmental Psychology graduate research fields.
Personal statement (Letter)
Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
References
Three academic references are required
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
Tuition
CAD
22,188