Overview
The PhD program in Psychology at Trent University prepares students with the core knowledge, skills and methodological expertise to conduct advanced research in psychology and become producers of original scholarly research.
Features
- Candidates engage in research directed towards understanding how cognitive, neurobiological, developmental and social processes drive and shape human behaviour, personality, health and well-being.
- With this degree, graduates have the knowledge, skills and training to prepare them for traditional positions within academia (university) or to purse non-academic career paths in industry – government or community-related fields.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Psychology View 43 other PhDs in Psychology in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
- A clear and detailed 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
8090 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8090 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
8090 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8090 CAD per year during 48 months.
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