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Master of Psychology
- Waterloo, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Psychology at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Psychology can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
- Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
- And communicate findings to diverse audiences
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Research Assistant
- Community Support Coordinator
- Behavioral Health Program Assistant
Curriculum
- Courses
- A comprehensive exam and a thesis
- With research in behavioural neuroscience
- Cognition
- Clinical
- Developmental and social psychology.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the same or a related field
- usually with a B to B+ average in the last two years; some programmes ask for work experience
- GMAT/GRE
- a portfolio
- audition or interview as stated on the programme page.
Accepted academic background
Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the same or a related field, MSW and MBA also look for relevant work experience
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 83 (20 per skill
- TOEFL PBT 4.5 overall and 4.0 per band from January 2026)
- PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 560
Documents you’ll need
- OUAC Application Summary
- Postsecondary Transcripts
- Confidential References
- English Proficiency Evidence if Applicable
- Program-Specific Statement of Intent or Resume if Required
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline (international deadlines are usually March 30). Apply online through OUAC and pay the non-refundable application fee
- 130 CAD standard and 105-230 CAD by programme. Upload the documents in the programme checklist to the application portal. Accept the offer and pay the 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks (credited to first-term tuition). Apply for the study permit. Graduate students need no provincial attestation letter from 2026-01-01.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,979 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion) |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
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The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $25,979 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 83 (20 per skill, TOEFL PBT 4.5 overall and 4.0 per band from January 2026), PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 560.
15697 scholarships are connected to this program.