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Overview
The Department of Oncology, in conjunction with the Ingram School of Nursing, the Department of Psychology, and the School of Social Work, has developed the cross-disciplinary Psychology - Psychosocial Oncology program from McGill University. This option is open to doctoral students in the Ingram School of Nursing and in the Department of Psychology who are interested in broadening their knowledge of psychosocial issues in oncology.
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner.
The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Palliative Care
- Psychosocial Oncology Research
- Doctoral Comprehensive Examination
- Advanced Statistics
- Psychology Theory
- Emotions, Stress, and Illness
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 86
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Statistics Cognitive Sciences View 8 other PhDs in Psychology in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 86
Other requirements
General requirements
- The usual requirement for admission is an Honours or majors degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) in Psychology. This usually includes an introductory course plus twelve courses in psychology (each equivalent to three term hours).
- All applicants must take the GRE General Test if they have studied in an English-speaking university. For those who have a psychology background, it is recommended to take the Subject component of the GRE.
- Applicants with little or no background in psychology are not required to submit scores on the Subject component of the GRE. Canadians who have not studied in an English-speaking university are not required to submit the GRE General Test and Subject component.
- Three letters of reference
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Application Summary Sheet
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Tuition Fee
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International
16750 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8375 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
2726 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1363 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Funding
McGill University is committed to provide financial support for graduate education. Through Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) and other academic units, McGill is working to increase the number of student fellowships and scholarships, exploring new avenues for student support, and making it easier to disburse existing funds. Our competitive funding support offers, coupled with Montreal’s low cost of living, makes graduate studies at McGill a wise educational investment.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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