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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
*Students may be allowed to fast-track from a MA to a PhD
 
*Students may be allowed to fast-track from a MA to a PhD
*The program is 3 years in length
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*Only applicants who plan to pursue their PhD degree will be accepted. Applicants who are only pursuing a Master's degree are not considered.
*5-8% acceptance rate
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*10-20 new students are accepted each year
 
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*Two full-time, research-intensive tracks:
For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/experimental_program.htm here]
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**Experimental Program
 
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**Clinical Program
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/intro.htm here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Honour or Major (BA or BSc) in Psychology
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*Honours or Major (BA or BSc) in Psychology
 
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*Recommended courses (only applicable to some areas of psychology):
*Research experience is recommended, it is rare to be accepted without research experience
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**Computer science
 
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**Mathematics
For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/application_admission.htm]
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**Biology
 +
**Physiology
 +
*Research experience is highly recommended; it is rare to be accepted without research experience.
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/application_admission.htm here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
 
*Minimum GPA of 3.3.
 
*Minimum GPA of 3.3.
 
*Successful applicants into the clinical program have a GPA of 3.8
 
*Successful applicants into the clinical program have a GPA of 3.8
 
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/application_admission.htm here]
For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/application_admission.htm]
 
  
 
====GRE====
 
====GRE====
*All applicants must take the GRE if they have studied in an English Institution
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*All applicants must take the GRE General Test if they have studied in an English-speaking institution
*Canadians who have not studied at an English institution are not required to submit either GRE or TOEFL
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*It is recommended for applicants who have psychology background to take the Subject component of the GRE
 
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*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]
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/application_admission.htm here]
 
 
====Language Proficiency====
 
*Non-Canadian applicants who have not studied in an English institution must take the TOEFL
 
 
 
For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/application_admission.htm]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Application summary sheet
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*Online application, found [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/ready here]
*Two official transcripts and one photocopy
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*Non-refundable application fee of $100 per form (can indicate two programs on each form)
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*Psychology application summary sheet, found [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/summary.rtf here]
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*Official transcripts from each university the applicant has attended
 
*Three letters of recommendation
 
*Three letters of recommendation
*GRE and TOEFL scores
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*Personal statement describing the applicant's interests in psychology and career goals and indicate faculty members whom the applicant would like to work with.
*Personal statement
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**A list of faculty members can be found [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/faculty.html here]
*$100 application fee
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*Curriculum Vitae
 
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*GRE scores
For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/application_admission.htm]
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*TOEFL scores (if applicable) are found [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/prepare/requirements/proficiency here]
 
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/application_admission.htm here] <br>
== Key Dates 2010/2011==
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For more information on how to submit supporting documents, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply/submitting-your-documents here]
 
 
Application deadline is December 1st, 2010
 
 
 
For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/index.htm here]
 
  
==Tuition 2010/2011==
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==Timeline==
*Quebec Residents: $3200 annually
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*Application deadline is December 15, 2012
*Out of province Canadian residents: $6300 annually
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/decide.htm here]
*International students: $11,300 annually
 
  
For information, click [http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/financial_matters.htm here]
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==Tuition 2012/2013==
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*Master's program
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**Quebec Residents: $3,361 annually
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**Out of province Canadian residents: $7,453 annually
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**International students: $16,736 annually
 +
*PhD program
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**Quebec Residents: $3,763 annually
 +
**Out of province Canadian residents: $3,763 annually
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**International students: $15,250 annually
 +
For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/student-accounts/tuition-charges/fallwinter-term-tuition-and-fees/graduate-fees here] <br>
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For information on financial aid and funding opportunities, click http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/financial_matters.htm here]
  
 
[[Category:McGill University|Psychology]]
 
[[Category:McGill University|Psychology]]
 
[[Category:Psychology]]
 
[[Category:Psychology]]

Revision as of 13:15, 22 March 2013

Contacts

Website: http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/index.htm
Phone: (514) 398-6124
Admissions e-mail:gradsec@psych.mcgill.ca


Program Information

  • Students may be allowed to fast-track from a MA to a PhD
  • Only applicants who plan to pursue their PhD degree will be accepted. Applicants who are only pursuing a Master's degree are not considered.
  • 10-20 new students are accepted each year
  • Two full-time, research-intensive tracks:
    • Experimental Program
    • Clinical Program

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Honours or Major (BA or BSc) in Psychology
  • Recommended courses (only applicable to some areas of psychology):
    • Computer science
    • Mathematics
    • Biology
    • Physiology
  • Research experience is highly recommended; it is rare to be accepted without research experience.

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum GPA of 3.3.
  • Successful applicants into the clinical program have a GPA of 3.8

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, found here
  • Non-refundable application fee of $100 per form (can indicate two programs on each form)
  • Psychology application summary sheet, found here
  • Official transcripts from each university the applicant has attended
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement describing the applicant's interests in psychology and career goals and indicate faculty members whom the applicant would like to work with.
    • A list of faculty members can be found here
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • GRE scores
  • TOEFL scores (if applicable) are found here

For more information, click here
For more information on how to submit supporting documents, click here

Timeline

  • Application deadline is December 15, 2012

For more information, click here

Tuition 2012/2013

  • 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 http://www.psych.mcgill.ca/grad/program/financial_matters.htm here]