University of Waterloo Psychology

Contacts

Website: http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca
Phone: 519-888-4567, ext. 32043
Admissions e-mail: rcherkew@uwaterloo.ca

Program Information

• Masters of Applied Science (MASc)
  • MASc in Developmental Communication Science (1-year)
  • MASc in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (2-year)
• Masters Program (1-year)
• Doctor of Philosophy Program: Specializations include
  • Behavioural/Cognitive Neuroscience, click here
  • Clinical Psychology, click here
• Receive over 250 applications overall

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: an honours bachelor’s degree (equivalent to McGill Bachelor’s degree) or its equivalent in Psychology with at least a B overall standing
  • Candidates for admission who possess a general bachelor’s degree (other than in psychology) must take at least three terms of qualifying work in psychology

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GPA

• Minimum GPA: a B overall standing (3.3)
• Note that the minimum GPA is merely the lowest level required. Programs such as clinical psychology are very competitive and a high GPA may be advantageous

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GRE

• all applicants require GRE (verbal, quantitative and analytic scores)
• TOEFL scores are required for international applicants who do not need to submit proof of English proficiency
  • • Minimum paper-based – 550
    • Minimum computer-based – 213

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Supporting Documents

• Three letters of reference from academic sources
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
• completion of Supplementary Information Form
• Online application here

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Timeline

• December 15th – deadline for programs in Clinical and Social Psychology
• January 15th – deadline for all programs

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Tuition 2010-2011

• Domestic fees - $7 189.92
• International fees - $17 227.92

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