Acadia Psychology

Contacts

Website: http://ace.acadiau.ca/science/psyc/GRAD/home.htm
Tel: 902 585-1301
Email: psychology@acadiau.ca

Admission Requirements

General

• Application available online at http://www.acadiau.ca/admissions/gradPrograms.htm
• Acceptance of the applicant dependent on the recommendation of the proposed supervisor

Academic Requirements

• Honours 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.

Financial Requirements

• International applicants must secure at least $18,000 in funding before applying for a student visa

Supporting Documents

• Application package which includes a letter of recommendation.
• 2 Copies of transcripts.
• Proof of English proficiency
• $50 Application fee
• GRE score report
• Statement of research goals
• 3 reference letters

Other

• 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.
• Average GPA is 3.6.
• Average GRE percentile scores are: 79th (Verbal), 61st (Quantitative), 80th (Analytical)

Deadlines

• February 1st: to be considered for awards
• March 15th: last day for application to be received
• TA application: February 1
• Admission Offers: Made by May 31st, preceding the anticipated year of entry.