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====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
*Master's program: 4 year Honours degree in psychology or equivalent degree in adjacent areas such as cognitive sciences | *Master's program: 4 year Honours degree in psychology or equivalent degree in adjacent areas such as cognitive sciences | ||
+ | **An honours thesis in psychology is highly preferred although not required | ||
*PhD program: Master's degree in psychology from another recognized university | *PhD program: Master's degree in psychology from another recognized university | ||
For more information, click [http://www.queensu.ca/psychology/Graduate/Prospective-Students.html here 'Admissions Criteria"] | For more information, click [http://www.queensu.ca/psychology/Graduate/Prospective-Students.html here 'Admissions Criteria"] | ||
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====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*B+ average (75-79%) in an Honour's degree | *B+ average (75-79%) in an Honour's degree | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.queensu.ca/psychology/Graduate/Prospective-Students.html here "Admissions Criteria"] | + | *The majority of applicants obtained an A average in the last two years of study and in psychology courses |
+ | For more information, click [http://www.queensu.ca/psychology/Graduate/Prospective-Students.html here "Admissions Criteria"] and [http://www.queensu.ca/psychology/Graduate/Prospective-Students/FAQ.html#2 here] | ||
====GRE==== | ====GRE==== | ||
*All candidates must complete the GRE General Test | *All candidates must complete the GRE General Test | ||
*Applicants who do NOT have a honours undergraduate degree in psychology must complete the Subject GRE Test in psychology | *Applicants who do NOT have a honours undergraduate degree in psychology must complete the Subject GRE Test in psychology | ||
− | *Successful applicants have GRE scores above the 60th percentile | + | *Successful applicants have GRE scores above the 60th percentile. For median and mean scores, click http://www.queensu.ca/psychology/Graduate/Prospective-Students/FAQ.html#2 here] |
For more information, click [http://www.queensu.ca/psychology/Graduate/Prospective-Students.html here "Application Procedures"] | For more information, click [http://www.queensu.ca/psychology/Graduate/Prospective-Students.html here "Application Procedures"] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:53, 22 March 2013
Contacts
Website: http://www.queensu.ca/psychology/Graduate.html
Phone: (613) 533-2872
Admissions e-mail:psycgrad@queensu.ca
Program Information
- Graduate programs in four areas:
- Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (BBCS)
- Clinical
- Developmental
- Social-personality
- Women, aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities, and visible minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
- Applicants for the Master's program who do not plan to pursue a PhD degree are discouraged
- An average of 180 applicants per year, 14% acceptance rate.
For more information, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Master's program: 4 year Honours degree in psychology or equivalent degree in adjacent areas such as cognitive sciences
- An honours thesis in psychology is highly preferred although not required
- PhD program: Master's degree in psychology from another recognized university
For more information, click here 'Admissions Criteria"
GPA
- B+ average (75-79%) in an Honour's degree
- The majority of applicants obtained an A average in the last two years of study and in psychology courses
For more information, click here "Admissions Criteria" and here
GRE
- All candidates must complete the GRE General Test
- Applicants who do NOT have a honours undergraduate degree in psychology must complete the Subject GRE Test in psychology
- Successful applicants have GRE scores above the 60th percentile. For median and mean scores, click http://www.queensu.ca/psychology/Graduate/Prospective-Students/FAQ.html#2 here]
For more information, click here "Application Procedures"
Supporting Documents
- On-line application found here
- Two academic references
- Applcants to the Clinical Program must submit 2 additional clinical references; the form is found here
- Two transcripts from each institutions attended
- GRE scores
- Statement of Interest; a hard copy can be found here
- TOEFL scores (if applicable); for requirements, click here
For more information, click here "Application Procedures"
Timeline
- December 1st: Deadline to submit complete application for admission to next academic year's class
- January 1st: Deadline to submit GRE Subject Test scores
For more information, click here "Application Procedures"
Tuition 2012-2013
- Domestic student: $7,312
- International student: $14,104
For information, click here
Funding
- Doctoral students in good standing are provided with a minimum of $18,000 per year
For more information on funding opportunities, click here and here