Master of Science (MSc)
Full-time studies |
Admission Requirements
- BA or BSc honours degree (4-year undergraduate degree) in Psychology
- Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
- An average of A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in Psychology courses (preference will be given applicants that have successfully completed at least one upper year (3rd or 4th year) undergraduate course in statistics and/ or research design and analysis)
- Successful completion of an Honours Thesis or the completion of a major research project for credit
- Admission to the MSc program is based on the availability and agreement of an appropriate graduate faculty member(s) to serve as a supervisor or co-supervisors. The applicant's plan of study must include the name(s) of proposed supervisor
- The MSc in Psychology is a research-focused program, and does not offer clinical training
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Full-time studies |
Admission Requirements
- MSc or MA or equivalent degree in Psychology (or related field) from an accredited institution with a minimum A- (80%) or equivalent in the work completed in the last four semesters (full-time equivalent). Applicants with a course-based MA/ MSc degree will not typically be considered
- Must have completed at least 1 credit in Statistics or Experimental Design at the graduate level
- Aptitude for research inquiry as determined by the completion of an original graduate thesis and demonstrated excellence in scholarly writing as determined from the submission of a written sample from the applicants MSc/ MA studies. Submission of a first-author manuscript/ publication is permissible with an accompanying letter from the corresponding author confirming the primacy of the applicant’s contribution to the paper
- A clear and detailed Statement of Interest that aligns with one or more of the following research streams: (a) Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience, (b) Development Psychology, and (c) Social, Health, and Personality Psychology. Potential supervisors must be named in the application and in the Statement of Interest
- Admission to the PhD program is based on the availability and agreement of an appropriate graduate faculty member(s) to serve as a PhD supervisor or co-supervisors
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Supporting Documents
- OUAC application form
- Plan of study
Applicants should outline their objectives in the graduate program. This 2-page document should describe a research proposal and explain how this program and the selected supervisor can facilitate the successful completion of this project. - Writing sample
Applicants have to submit a 20-pages sample of their writing. Good choices include undergraduate essays, lab reports, research reports, journal articles, a chapter from a master thesis or a published article. - Reference letters - two academic references
- All post-secondary transcripts (unoffficial; official will be requested upon admission)
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Proof of English language proficiency
Applicants who completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university in Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the USA are exempt from this requirement.
Visit trentu.ca/graduatestudies/how-apply for a step by step guide on the application process.
Please submit all required documents as early as possible to be considered for admission. Late completed applications are considered on a case by case basis and may miss out on funding opportunities.
*Graduate Students are registered for 3 terms per academic year: Fall (September-December); Winter (January-April); Spring (May-August)
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