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Bachelor of Psychology

Mount Saint Vincent University

  • Halifax, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Mount Saint Vincent University campus

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Psychology at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): 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

  • Completed secondary school with a university-preparatory programme
  • Canadian curriculum needs a 70% average in the five best academic subjects with no mark below 60%
  • Other countries per the international requirements page
  • English test required unless waived.. Entry grade detail: Canadian curriculum: overall 70% average in the five best academic subjects
  • Minimum 60% in each
  • University-preparatory English 65% (75% for Public Relations).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completed with a university-entrance preparatory programme from the applicant's own country (country-specific lists on the international page), Transfer applicants need a 2.0 GPA.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 86
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the application deadline for your intended intake. Apply online and pay the 80 CAD international application fee. Upload official transcripts
  2. English test results (IELTS
  3. TOEFL iBT
  4. PTE Academic or Duolingo) and your passport. After receiving an offer
  5. Follow the university instructions for any acceptance deposit. Request the Provincial Attestation Letter and letter of acceptance
  6. Then apply for the study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,992, $20,766 CAD
Application fee$80 CAD
Deposit$500 CAD

Program details

CampusMain Campus, Halifax
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts and Science
DepartmentPsychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value20,120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInternational students are eligible for most MSVU scholarships and bursaries (https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards/).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    6 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    4 Jan 2027

    52 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    171 days left

Scholarships

International students are eligible for most MSVU scholarships and bursaries (https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards/).

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.