Admission to Graduate Studies
Program Options
Master of Science (MSc)
- Full-time studies
- Thesis-based program
- 2 years to complete*
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Full-time studies
- Thesis-based program
- 4 years to complete*
Admission Requirements
MSc
- BA or BSc honours degree (4-year undergraduate degree) in Psychology
- Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
- An average of A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in Psychology courses (preference will be given applicants that have successfully completed at least one upper year (3rd or 4th year) undergraduate course in either statistics and/or research design and analysis)
- Successful completion of an Honours Thesis or the completion of a major research project for credit
- Admission to the MSc program is based on the availability and agreement of an appropriate graduate faculty member(s) to serve as a supervisor or co-supervisors. The applicant's plan of study must include the name(s) of proposed supervisor
- The MSc in Psychology is a research focused program, and does not offer clinical training
PhD
- MSc or MA or equivalent degree in Psychology (or related field) from an accredited institution with a minimum A- (80%) or equivalent in the work completed in the last four semesters (full-time equivalent). Applicants with a course-based MA/ MSc degree will not typically be considered
- 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
- 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
- Admission to the PhD program is based on the availability and agreement of an appropriate graduate faculty member(s) to serve as a PhD supervisor or co-supervisors
Meet our faculty at trentu.ca/psychology/faculty-research
Contact: psychologygrad@trentu.ca
Applications - Required Supporting Documents
- OUAC application form
- Plan of study/ Statement of interest
- Writing sample
- Reference letters - two academic references
- All post-secondary transcripts (unoffficial; official will be requested upon admission)
- Proof of English language proficiency
Please submit all required documents as early as possible to be considered for admission. Late completed applications are considered on a case by case basis and may miss out on funding opportunities.
Learn more about how to apply and the required supporting documentation at trentu.ca/graduatestudies/how-apply
For tuition, awards, and Funding, please see trentu.ca/graduatestudies/tuition-awards-funding
*Graduate Students are registered for 3 terms per academic year: Fall (September-December); Winter (January-April); Spring (May-August)