Psychology

Eligibility Requirements

• M.Sc., M.A. or equivalent degree in Psychology or a related field. Applicants with a course-based M.A./M.Sc. degree will not typically be considered  
• Minimum A- (80%) or equivalent overall in the master's degree
• Must have completed at least 1 credit in Statistics or Experimental Design at the graduate level  
• Aptitude for research inquiry as determined by the completion of an original graduate (dissertation) project and demonstrated excellence in scholarly written as determined from the submission of a written sample from the applicants MSc/ MA studies. Submission of a first-author manuscript/ publication is permissible with an accompanying letter from the corresponding author confirming the primacy of the applicant’s contribution to the paper 

Eligibility Requirements

• M.Sc., M.A. or equivalent degree in Psychology or a related field. Applicants with a course-based M.A./M.Sc. degree will not typically be considered  
• Minimum A- (80%) or equivalent overall in the master's degree
• Must have completed at least 1 credit in Statistics or Experimental Design at the graduate level  
• Aptitude for research inquiry as determined by the completion of an original graduate (dissertation) project and demonstrated excellence in scholarly written as determined from the submission of a written sample from the applicants MSc/ MA studies. Submission of a first-author manuscript/ publication is permissible with an accompanying letter from the corresponding author confirming the primacy of the applicant’s contribution to the paper  
• Proof of English Proficiency: All international applicants must provide proof of an adequate level of English proficiency regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Please visit our International Applicant Resource page for details on English Language Proficiency requirements.
• A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program 

All applicants, domestic and international, must submit the following documents to complete their application:

• Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts
• 2 letters of reference: Academic references are required. Reference forms will be emailed to the referees that you have appointed on OUAC
• Plan of Study/Personal Statement: A clear and detailed statement of interest that aligns with one or more of the following research streams: (a) Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience, (b) Development Psychology, and (c) Social, Health, and Personality Psychology. Potential supervisors must be named in the application and in the Statement of Interest. Typically 1-2 pages. Any specific research interests, relevant experiences, and/or career aspirations can be included.  
• Writing Sample: A sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. The preferred submission format is PDF. Good choices for writing samples include: an undergraduate essay, lab report, research report, journal article, a chapter from a master's thesis, or a published article.  
• Detailed Resume or Curriculum Vitae  
• Proof of Citizenship (i.e. copy of passport or birth certificate)
• Supervisor: A potential supervisor must be chosen as an admission requirement for this program. Please list your supervisor on your OUAC application and discuss this in your plan of study. Please visit the program's Faculty and Research page for a listing of faculty and areas of research. Applicants are responsible for reaching out to a faculty member

For more information on submitting transcripts, re-sending reference links and other application questions, please visit our How to Apply page and review Step 4, as well as review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).