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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*Honours or Major (BA or BSc) in Psychology
 
*Honours or Major (BA or BSc) in Psychology
*Recommended courses (only applicable to some areas of psychology):
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*Courses in experimental psychology, theoretical development of modern ideas in psychology, and statistical methods are essential.
**Computer science
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*Students applying to the clinical program are advised to complete 42 specific undergraduate credits in psychology.
**Mathematics
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For more information, click [https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/psychology-0 here]
**Biology
 
**Physiology
 
*Research experience is highly recommended; it is rare to be accepted without research experience.
 
For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/application_admission.htm here]
 
 
 
====GPA====
 
*Minimum GPA of 3.3.
 
*Successful applicants into the clinical program have a GPA of 3.8
 
For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/application_admission.htm here]
 
  
 
====GRE====
 
====GRE====
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*It is recommended for applicants who have psychology background to take the Subject component of the GRE
 
*It is recommended for applicants who have psychology background to take the Subject component of the GRE
 
*GRE General Test scores must be submitted by the application deadline but Subject Test scores may be submitted after the deadline  
 
*GRE General Test scores must be submitted by the application deadline but Subject Test scores may be submitted after the deadline  
For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/application_admission.htm here]
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For more information, click [https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/psychology-0 here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Online application, found [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/ready here]
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*Online application
*Non-refundable application fee of $100 per form (can indicate two programs on each form)
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*Non-refundable application fee
*Psychology application summary sheet, found [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/summary.rtf here]
 
 
*Official transcripts from each university the applicant has attended  
 
*Official transcripts from each university the applicant has attended  
*Three letters of recommendation
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*Two References
*Personal statement describing the applicant's interests in psychology and career goals and indicate faculty members whom the applicant would like to work with.
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*Personal statement
**A list of faculty members can be found [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/faculty.html here]
 
 
*Curriculum Vitae
 
*Curriculum Vitae
 
*GRE scores
 
*GRE scores
*TOEFL scores (if applicable) are found [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare/requirements/proficiency here]
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*TOEFL scores (if applicable) are found  
For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/application_admission.htm here] <br>
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For more information, click [https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/psychology-0 here] <br>
For more information on how to submit supporting documents, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/submitting-your-documents here]
 
  
 
==Timeline 2013-2014==
 
==Timeline 2013-2014==

Revision as of 14:24, 5 April 2016

Contacts

Website: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/psychology-0
Phone: (514) 398-6124
Admissions e-mail:gradsec@ego.psych.mcgill.ca

Program Information

  • Students may be allowed to fast-track from a MA to a PhD
  • M.A. and M.Sc. degrees in Psychology are only awarded to students planning on pursuing a Ph.D.
  • Research interests of members of the Psychology Department include:
    • Animal learning, behavioural neuroscience, clinical, child development, cognitive science, health psychology, psychology of language, perception, quantitative psychology, social psychology, and personality psychology.

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Honours or Major (BA or BSc) in Psychology
  • Courses in experimental psychology, theoretical development of modern ideas in psychology, and statistical methods are essential.
  • Students applying to the clinical program are advised to complete 42 specific undergraduate credits in psychology.

For more information, click here

GRE

  • All applicants must take the GRE General Test if they have studied in an English-speaking institution
  • It is recommended for applicants who have psychology background to take the Subject component of the GRE
  • GRE General Test scores must be submitted by the application deadline but Subject Test scores may be submitted after the deadline

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Online application
  • Non-refundable application fee
  • Official transcripts from each university the applicant has attended
  • Two References
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • GRE scores
  • TOEFL scores (if applicable) are found

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • Application deadline is December 15

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • Master's program
    • Quebec Residents: $3,361 annually
    • Out of province Canadian residents: $7,453 annually
    • International students: $16,736 annually
  • PhD program
    • Quebec Residents: $3,763 annually
    • Out of province Canadian residents: $3,763 annually
    • International students: $15,250 annually

For more information, click here
For information on financial aid and funding opportunities, click here