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PhD of Clinical Psychology
- Sherbrooke, 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: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): 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
- Psychology bachelor (or equivalent) within the last 10 years with a minimum GPA of 3.6/4.3 including the 42-credit OPQ common core
- or OPQ membership
- English proof (and French proof on the university-studies route)
- interview for shortlisted candidates.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor in psychology or equivalent including the 42-credit Ordre des psychologues du Quebec common core (courses within 10 years), Or OPQ membership (sufficient-preparation basis), Proof of English and French proficiency, Application file
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- PTE Academic 65
- Cambridge 176
- Duolingo 115
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- Supervisor correspondence where required
- Proof of language proficiency if required
- Additional documents subject to the official program checklist
How to apply
- Choose the program and check the international application deadline. Complete the Bishop’s University application portal. Pay the application fee. Upload academic transcripts and any required language evidence. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to additional document requests. Accept the admission offer if successful.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,163 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Lennoxville campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social Sciences |
| Department | Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,163 CAD per year. The application fee is $75 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $12,432 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge 176, Duolingo 115. An interview is required.