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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
  
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* All programs of study are intended to lead towards a PhD degree. Students only interested in a MA degree should not apply.
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*All programs of study are intended to lead towards a PhD degree. Students only interested in a MA degree should not apply.
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* The Department of Psychology has 47 full-time faculty members, several honorary and emeritus professors, and a large professional support staff.
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*There are currently about 100 Psychology graduate students plus 26 students from Neuroscience and other departments being supervised by our faculty members.  
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* There are currently about 100 Psychology graduate students plus 26 students from Neuroscience and other departments being supervised by our faculty members.  
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*The department adheres to an "apprenticeship" model of graduate training in which each graduate student initially works in close collaboration with a particular faculty member.  
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* The department adheres to an "apprenticeship" model of graduate training in which each graduate student initially works in close collaboration with a particular faculty member.  
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*Strongly research oriented
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* Strongly research oriented
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*Available study areas:
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* Available study areas:
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**Behavioural Neuroscience
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** Behavioural Neuroscience
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**Clinical
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** Clinical
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**Cognitive Science
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** Cognitive Science
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**Developmental
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** Developmental
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**Health
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** Health
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**Quantitative Methods
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** Quantitative Methods
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**Social/Personality
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** Social/Personality
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*Applicants only apply to the PhD program if you already have a master degree in Psychology, otherwise you can apply to the Masters program.  
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* Applicants only apply to the PhD program if you already have a master degree in Psychology, otherwise you can apply to the Masters program.  
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*Accepts between 15 and 25 students from approximately 300 applicants.  
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* accepts between 15 and 25 students from approximately 300 applicants.  
 
  
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/gradprograms.psy]
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/gradprograms.psy here]
  
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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* The usual prerequisite to the MA program is a four-year BA or BSc with a major or honours in Psychology.  
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*MA program: four-year BA or BSc with a major or honours in Psychology.  
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*PhD program: MA or MSc in Psychology
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/admissions.psy?contid=101306173014]
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**High quality MA thesis research is a major prerequisite for admission to the PhD program.
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/admissions.psy?contid=101306173014 here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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* at least an 80% (or a GPA of 3.5) average in the last two years of undergraduate courses.
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*At least an 80% (or a GPA of 3.5) average in the last two years of undergraduate courses.
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/admissions.psy?contid=101306173014 "Master's Degree"]
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/admissions.psy?contid=101306173014]
 
  
 
====GRE====
 
====GRE====
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* Scores greater than 80% on all components are normally required.
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*Scores greater than 80% on all components are normally required.
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* GRE results (taken less than 24 months ago; the GRE General Test is required, the GRE Psychology subject-test is recommended but not required)
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*All applicants are required to take the GRE (taken less than 24 months ago)
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*The GRE General Test is required; the GRE Psychology subject-test is recommended but not required)
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/admissions.psy?contid=101306173014]
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/admissions.psy?contid=101306173014 here "GRE"]
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====Language Proficiency====
 
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Proficiency in English must be demonstrated:
 
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*TOEFL
 
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**Paper-based: minimum score 580, TWE 5.0
 
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**Computer-based: minimum score 230, TWE 5.0
 
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*MELAB: minimum score 85
 
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*IELTS: minimum score 7
 
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*COPE: minimum score 4, with at least a 1 in every component and 2 in writing.
 
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/admissions.psy?contid=101306173014]
 
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====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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* 2 official copies of all university-level transcripts
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*Online application found [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/apply-online here]
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* 3 reference letters sealed with signature across flap
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*2 official copies of all university-level transcripts
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* Test results (TOEFL (minimum CBT 230), IELTS, CAEL, etc)
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*3 reference letters submitted electronically or by paper; a copy of the form can be found [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/letters-reference here]
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* All applicants must provide a detailed statement of their interests and objectives in Psychology.  
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*All applicants must provide a detailed statement of their interests and objectives in Psychology. Students must also identify faculty members they are interested in working with.
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* Files will be reviewed starting in mid-December with early decisions made by mid-January. We will attempt to notify all applicants of our decision by April 1st.
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*Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
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**TOEFL: minimum CBT = 230, minimum PBT = 550
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/admissions.psy]
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*Completion of the TWE and the TSE components of the TOEFL are also recommended
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/admissions.psy?contid=101306173014 here]
  
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== Key Dates 2009/2010==
 
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* Application deadline - January 15th
 
  
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/admissions.psy?contid=101306173112]
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==Timeline==
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*December 15th: Application deadline
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*April 1st: Applicants will be notified of decision by this date
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*September: classes start
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/admissions.psy?contid=101306173112 here]
  
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
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*Canadian students: $4,349 per year
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*International students: $7,640 per year
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For more information, click [http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/tuition-fees-cost-living/graduate-tuition-fees here]
  
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==Funding==
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*MA students receive $16,000 per year for two years of study
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*PhD students receive $17,000 per year for four years of study
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For more information, click [http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/awadsapps.psy?contid=101705155053 here]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:17, 22 March 2013

Contacts

Website: http://www.psych.ubc.ca/grad-pgm/index.psy
Phone: (604) 822-2755
Admissions e-mail: http://www.psych.ubc.ca/contactus.psy Only able to send emails through Web Form.


Program Information

  • All programs of study are intended to lead towards a PhD degree. Students only interested in a MA degree should not apply.
  • There are currently about 100 Psychology graduate students plus 26 students from Neuroscience and other departments being supervised by our faculty members.
  • The department adheres to an "apprenticeship" model of graduate training in which each graduate student initially works in close collaboration with a particular faculty member.
  • Strongly research oriented
  • Available study areas:
    • Behavioural Neuroscience
    • Clinical
    • Cognitive Science
    • Developmental
    • Health
    • Quantitative Methods
    • Social/Personality
  • Applicants only apply to the PhD program if you already have a master degree in Psychology, otherwise you can apply to the Masters program.
  • Accepts between 15 and 25 students from approximately 300 applicants.

For more information, click here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • MA program: four-year BA or BSc with a major or honours in Psychology.
  • PhD program: MA or MSc in Psychology
    • High quality MA thesis research is a major prerequisite for admission to the PhD program.

For more information, click here

GPA

  • At least an 80% (or a GPA of 3.5) average in the last two years of undergraduate courses.

For more information, click "Master's Degree"

GRE

  • Scores greater than 80% on all components are normally required.
  • All applicants are required to take the GRE (taken less than 24 months ago)
  • The GRE General Test is required; the GRE Psychology subject-test is recommended but not required)

For more information, click here "GRE"

Supporting Documents

  • Online application found here
  • 2 official copies of all university-level transcripts
  • 3 reference letters submitted electronically or by paper; a copy of the form can be found here
  • All applicants must provide a detailed statement of their interests and objectives in Psychology. Students must also identify faculty members they are interested in working with.
  • Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
    • TOEFL: minimum CBT = 230, minimum PBT = 550
  • Completion of the TWE and the TSE components of the TOEFL are also recommended

For more information, click here


Timeline

  • December 15th: Application deadline
  • April 1st: Applicants will be notified of decision by this date
  • September: classes start

For more information, click here

Tuition 2012-2013

  • Canadian students: $4,349 per year
  • International students: $7,640 per year

For more information, click here

Funding

  • MA students receive $16,000 per year for two years of study
  • PhD students receive $17,000 per year for four years of study

For more information, click here

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