Overview

Features

The MSc and PhD programs at University of Alberta may be taken with a specialization in Epidemiology, Forensic Psychiatry, Neurochemistry, Psychopharmacology, or Psychotherapy.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Ethics and Academic Citizenship

Advanced Ethics and Academic Citizenship

Psychiatry

Medicine

Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology View 12 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

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90

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140

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.2 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

Applicants are also required to submit three letters of reference, a current curriculum vitae, a brief description of the proposed research, and a letter from the prospective supervisor, detailing stipend amount and source. Prospective students are encouraged to contact directly the faculty members whose research is of interest to them.

Tuition Fee

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International

8874 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 72 months.
National

4732 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4732 CAD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychiatry.

Available Scholarships

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