Overview

The Psychology graduate program at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus offers tier-one research-based degrees to students in a collegial, close-knit setting. Our high-calibre graduate students dedicate their lives to bettering the lives of others through research and clinical work.

Features

The Department of Psychology offers graduate education leading to PhD specializations in clinical psychology and psychological science. The MA (PhD Track) is a prerequisite for students with an undergraduate degree who do not have an MA clinical psychology or MA psychological science degree.

Programme Structure

Research Areas:

Abnormal psychology

Cannabis & psychedelic psychotherapy

Cognitive psychology

Computer-mediated communication

Creativity

Deception

Forensic psychology

Health psychology

Laterality / brain hemisphere interactions

Neuropsychology

Positive psychology / happiness and well-being

Social and personality psychology

Statistics and research methods

Rural mental health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kelowna, Canada

Disciplines

Psychology View 62 other Masters in Psychology in Canada

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application and application fee

Official transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended

English language test (for non-native speakers of English)

CV or resumé

Three reference forms or letters

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores (psychology subject scores also recommended)

Letter of intent describing research interests and plans

Ability to clear criminal record check (required for practica)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3230 CAD / module

≈ 3230 CAD / module
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1838 CAD / module

≈ 1838 CAD / module

Additional Details

3 instalments per year

Living costs

Kelowna

Canada

1296 - 1928 CAD / month

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Funding

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying Psychology

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Kelowna

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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