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PhD of Clinical Psychology

University of Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

The APA-accredited practice-focused doctorate trains students in evidence-based assessment and treatment.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Design and conduct concepts and methods in Clinical Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in practice-focused training grounded in research. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Licensed health service psychologist
Clinical practice
Research
Government
Healthcare policy
Police consultant
Expert witness
Jury consultant

Curriculum

Five-year curriculum of at least 119 credits plus a one-year internship
Practice-focused training grounded in research
Optional concentrations (for example forensic or neuropsychology)
On-campus clinic placements and the Clinical Competency Examination.

Entry requirements

Academic

Honours bachelor degree in psychology with thesis
GPA of about 3.5
Advanced statistics course
Three references and interview for short-listed applicants.

Minimum GPA

3.5

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor degree in psychology including an honours thesis (or equivalent), Advanced statistics course, Interview for short-listed candidates, Three reference letters.

Language tests

IELTS 7
TOEFL iBT 5
TOEFL PBT 600
PTE Academic 66
Cambridge 185
Duolingo 120

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the PsyD requirements ( Submit all application materials by December 1 of the year before entry. Application fee 50 CAD. Provide honours psychology degree
Three reference letters and English proficiency test if needed. Interview for short-listed applicants. International applicants pay a 1
000 CAD deposit
Then apply to IRCC for a study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,867 CAD
Application fee	$50 CAD
Deposit	$4,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Charlottetown
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts
Department	Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.