Difference between revisions of "University of Waterloo Psychology"
From SUS Redbooks
(New page: __NOTOC__ ==Contacts== '''Website:''' http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca <br> '''Phone:''' 519-888-4567, ext. 32043 <br> '''Admissions e-mail:''' rcherkew@uwaterloo.ca ==Program Inform...) |
Xinyu.wang (talk | contribs) |
||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
'''Website:''' http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca <br> | '''Website:''' http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca <br> | ||
'''Phone:''' 519-888-4567, ext. 32043 <br> | '''Phone:''' 519-888-4567, ext. 32043 <br> | ||
| − | '''Admissions e-mail:''' | + | '''Admissions e-mail:''' gradinfo.psych@uwaterloo.ca |
==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
| − | * | + | *Candidates are usually admitted directly into a PhD program |
| − | **MASc in Developmental Communication Science (1 | + | *PhD program (4-5 years) |
| − | **MASc in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (2 | + | *Areas of Specialization: |
| − | * | + | **Clinical |
| − | + | **Cognitive | |
| − | + | **Cognitive Neuroscience | |
| − | + | **Developmental | |
| − | + | **Industrial/Organizational | |
| + | **Social | ||
| + | **Joint Area Program | ||
| + | *Students may choose to obtain one of the following Master's degrees along the way: | ||
| + | **MASc Program in Developmental Communication Science (1 year) | ||
| + | **MASc Program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (2 years) | ||
| + | *Receive over 300 applications for various programs | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/programs/index.html here] <br> | ||
| + | For information on specific requirements for each area of specialization, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/programs/phd/index.html here] | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
| − | *Degree: an | + | *Degree: an Honours bachelor’s degree (equivalent to McGill Bachelor’s degree) or its equivalent in Psychology with at least a A- overall standing |
**Candidates for admission who possess a general bachelor’s degree (other than in psychology) must take at least three terms of qualifying work in psychology | **Candidates for admission who possess a general bachelor’s degree (other than in psychology) must take at least three terms of qualifying work in psychology | ||
For more information, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/admission/general.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/admission/general.html here] | ||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
| − | *Minimum GPA: a | + | *Minimum GPA: a A- overall standing (3.3) |
*Note that the minimum GPA is merely the lowest level required. Programs such as clinical psychology are very competitive and a high GPA may be advantageous | *Note that the minimum GPA is merely the lowest level required. Programs such as clinical psychology are very competitive and a high GPA may be advantageous | ||
For more information, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/admission/general.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/admission/general.html here] | ||
====GRE==== | ====GRE==== | ||
| − | * | + | *All applicants must take the GRE General Test (verbal, quantitative and analytic scores) |
| − | * | + | *The subject test is not required |
| − | |||
| − | |||
For more information, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/admission/general.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/admission/general.html here] | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | *Three letters of reference from academic sources | + | *Online application [http://horizon.ouac.on.ca/uw/grad here] through OUAC |
| − | * | + | *Supplementary Information Form (in lieu of a Statement of Intent) |
| − | * | + | *Personal Statement (must be uploaded as a pdf separate from Supplemental Information Form) |
| − | * | + | *Three letters of reference from academic sources (names and email addresses) |
| + | *One copy of official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions | ||
| + | *GRE scores | ||
| + | *Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable) | ||
| + | **TOEFL: | ||
| + | ***Minimum paper-based: 580 overall, 50 in each section, and TWE of 4.0 | ||
| + | ***Minimum internet-based: 90 overall, 24 in both Speaking and Writing sections | ||
For more information, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/admission/application.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/admission/application.html here] | ||
| − | |||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
| − | *December 15th | + | *December 15th: Deadline for programs in Clinical and Social Psychology |
| − | *January 15th | + | *January 15th: Deadline for all other Psychology programs |
| − | For more information, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/admission/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/admission/index.html here] |
| − | |||
| − | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2012-2013== |
| − | *Domestic fees - $ | + | *Domestic fees - $2,342 per term (3 terms per year) |
| − | *International fees - $ | + | *International fees - $5,726 per term |
| − | For more information on tuition | + | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/fees.html here] |
| + | ==Funding== | ||
| + | *All students are guaranteed a minimum stipend of $22,000 per year for four years | ||
| + | *Students must maintain good academic standing (grade of 80%), be full-time, and actively seek external funding | ||
| + | For more information on funding opportunities and scholarships, click [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/financial.html here] and [http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca/gradprog/preparation/financial_assistance.html here] | ||
[[Category:University of Waterloo|Psychology]] | [[Category:University of Waterloo|Psychology]] | ||
[[Category:Psychology|Waterloo]] | [[Category:Psychology|Waterloo]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:30, 23 March 2013
Contacts
Website: http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca
Phone: 519-888-4567, ext. 32043
Admissions e-mail: gradinfo.psych@uwaterloo.ca
Program Information
- Candidates are usually admitted directly into a PhD program
- PhD program (4-5 years)
- Areas of Specialization:
- Clinical
- Cognitive
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Developmental
- Industrial/Organizational
- Social
- Joint Area Program
- Students may choose to obtain one of the following Master's degrees along the way:
- MASc Program in Developmental Communication Science (1 year)
- MASc Program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (2 years)
- Receive over 300 applications for various programs
For more information, click here
For information on specific requirements for each area of specialization, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: an Honours bachelor’s degree (equivalent to McGill Bachelor’s degree) or its equivalent in Psychology with at least a A- overall standing
- Candidates for admission who possess a general bachelor’s degree (other than in psychology) must take at least three terms of qualifying work in psychology
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum GPA: a A- overall standing (3.3)
- Note that the minimum GPA is merely the lowest level required. Programs such as clinical psychology are very competitive and a high GPA may be advantageous
For more information, click here
GRE
- All applicants must take the GRE General Test (verbal, quantitative and analytic scores)
- The subject test is not required
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Online application here through OUAC
- Supplementary Information Form (in lieu of a Statement of Intent)
- Personal Statement (must be uploaded as a pdf separate from Supplemental Information Form)
- Three letters of reference from academic sources (names and email addresses)
- One copy of official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- GRE scores
- Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
- TOEFL:
- Minimum paper-based: 580 overall, 50 in each section, and TWE of 4.0
- Minimum internet-based: 90 overall, 24 in both Speaking and Writing sections
- TOEFL:
For more information, click here
Timeline
- December 15th: Deadline for programs in Clinical and Social Psychology
- January 15th: Deadline for all other Psychology programs
For more information, click here
Tuition 2012-2013
- Domestic fees - $2,342 per term (3 terms per year)
- International fees - $5,726 per term
For more information on tuition, click here
Funding
- All students are guaranteed a minimum stipend of $22,000 per year for four years
- Students must maintain good academic standing (grade of 80%), be full-time, and actively seek external funding
For more information on funding opportunities and scholarships, click here and here
