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==Location==
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Department of Psychology<br>
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Horton Hall<br>
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18 University Avenue<br>
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Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2R6<br>
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Canada<br>
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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: http://ace.acadiau.ca/science/psyc/GRAD/home.htm<br>  
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Website: https://www2.acadiau.ca/prg_gr_psyc.html <br>  
Tel: 902 585-1301<br>
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Tel: 902 585-1196<br>
Email: psychology@acadiau.ca  
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Email:  
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*Graduate admissions: gradadmissions@acadiau.ca
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*Graduate advisor: lisa.price@acadiau.ca  
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
===General===
 
===General===
*Application available online at http://www.acadiau.ca/admissions/gradPrograms.htm
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*Application available online at https://central.acadiau.ca/apply/application
 
*Acceptance of the applicant dependent on the recommendation of the proposed supervisor  
 
*Acceptance of the applicant dependent on the recommendation of the proposed supervisor  
  
 
===Academic Requirements===
 
===Academic Requirements===
*Honours degree in psychology from a recognized university.  
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*Honours degree or 4-year degree in psychology from a recognized university.  
*Minimum of a B- average for the courses in the same field as the major taken within the last two years of undergraduate studies.  
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*Minimum of a B- average (70%) for the courses in the same field as the major taken within the last two years of undergraduate studies.  
 
 
===Financial Requirements===
 
*International applicants must secure at least $18,000 in funding before applying for a student visa
 
  
 
===Supporting Documents===
 
===Supporting Documents===
*Application package which includes a letter of recommendation.
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*Application package which includes a letter of recommendation
*2 Copies of transcripts.
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*One copy of transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, including exchanges
*Proof of English proficiency
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*Statement of intent
*$50 Application fee
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**For information on what to include, click [https://registrar.acadiau.ca/tl_files/sites/registrar/pdfs/Academic_Calendars/calendar_final.pdf#page=335 here] and scroll to the Psychology section on page 336
*GRE score report 
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**If you've applied for a scholarship, include this in your statement
*Statement of research goals
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*Statement of research interests
*3 reference letters  
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*Resume
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*International applicants: copy of passport
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*3 reference letters
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*GRE scores
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**All applicants: General GRE scores
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**International applicants and/or applicants without a 4-year honours degree in psychology: General and Subject GRE scores
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*Official TOEFL/IELTS score if English has not been the language of instruction in your previous academic program
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**Minimum IELTS score (Academic ONLY!) - 6.5 overall with no subtest score below 6.0
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**Minimum TOEFL score - 93 IBT with no subtest score below 20
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*$50 CAD application fee
  
 
===Other===
 
===Other===
 
*Co-operative education is available to all enrolled students.  
 
*Co-operative education is available to all enrolled students.  
*Typically, there are 40 applicants for the 4 available spots.
 
 
*Consideration is given to volunteer work, research, work experience and clinically related public service.  
 
*Consideration is given to volunteer work, research, work experience and clinically related public service.  
*Average GPA is 3.6.
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*Average GPA is 3.6
 
*Average GRE percentile scores are:  79th (Verbal), 61st (Quantitative), 80th (Analytical)  
 
*Average GRE percentile scores are:  79th (Verbal), 61st (Quantitative), 80th (Analytical)  
  
==Deadlines==
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For more information, click [https://gradstudies.acadiau.ca/Graduate_Admissions.html here]
*February 1st: to be considered for awards
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*March 15th: last day for application to be received  
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==Timeline (2019)==
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*December 15, 2018: last day for application to be received for admission for September 2019
 
*TA application: February 1  
 
*TA application: February 1  
*Admission Offers: Made by May 31st, preceding the anticipated year of entry.
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[[Category:Acadia University|Psychology]]
 
[[Category:Acadia University|Psychology]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:18, 11 March 2019

Location

Department of Psychology
Horton Hall
18 University Avenue
Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2R6
Canada

Contacts

Website: https://www2.acadiau.ca/prg_gr_psyc.html
Tel: 902 585-1196
Email:

  • Graduate admissions: gradadmissions@acadiau.ca
  • Graduate advisor: lisa.price@acadiau.ca

Admission Requirements

General

Academic Requirements

  • Honours degree or 4-year degree in psychology from a recognized university.
  • Minimum of a B- average (70%) for the courses in the same field as the major taken within the last two years of undergraduate studies.

Supporting Documents

  • Application package which includes a letter of recommendation
  • One copy of transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, including exchanges
  • Statement of intent
    • For information on what to include, click here and scroll to the Psychology section on page 336
    • If you've applied for a scholarship, include this in your statement
  • Statement of research interests
  • Resume
  • International applicants: copy of passport
  • 3 reference letters
  • GRE scores
    • All applicants: General GRE scores
    • International applicants and/or applicants without a 4-year honours degree in psychology: General and Subject GRE scores
  • Official TOEFL/IELTS score if English has not been the language of instruction in your previous academic program
    • Minimum IELTS score (Academic ONLY!) - 6.5 overall with no subtest score below 6.0
    • Minimum TOEFL score - 93 IBT with no subtest score below 20
  • $50 CAD application fee

Other

  • Co-operative education is available to all enrolled students.
  • Consideration is given to volunteer work, research, work experience and clinically related public service.
  • Average GPA is 3.6
  • Average GRE percentile scores are: 79th (Verbal), 61st (Quantitative), 80th (Analytical)

For more information, click here

Timeline (2019)

  • December 15, 2018: last day for application to be received for admission for September 2019
  • TA application: February 1