The Psychology MSc is designed as a full-time, two-year program with the following course requirements:
Year 1
- PSYC 5801H Research Seminar I
- PSYC 5016H Advanced Univariate Statistics
- PSYC 5017H Advanced Multivariate Statistics or PSYC 5120 Advanced Qualitative Analysis (if taking both, one may count as an elective)
- Two (2) additional graduate level elective half-credit courses (listed below - some 4th year PSYC courses may be counted if registered with graduate syllabus)
Year 2
- PSYC 5802H Research Seminar II
- Research Thesis
Graduate students are to consult with their supervisor to design the best research plan to complete their thesis
Psychology Graduate Courses
These courses may not be offered every year. Descriptions can be found in the Graduate Academic Calendar.
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Weight |
| PSYC 5130H | Critical Psychology | 0.5 |
| PSYC 5170H | History of Psychology | 0.5 |
| PSYC 5225H | Cognitive Neuroscience Techniques | 0.5 |
| PSYC 5240H | Advanced Neuroendocrinology | 0.5 |
| PSYC 5300H | Mental Health | 0.5 |
| PSYC 5320H | Forensic Psychology | 0.5 |
| PSYC 5460H | Perception and Cognition | 0.5 |
| PSYC 5500H | Human Development | 0.5 |
| PSYC 5520H | Literacy, numeracy, and development | 0.5 |
| PSYC 5560H | Relationships and Health | 0.5 |
| PSYC 5760H | Social Dimensions of Human Sexuality | 0.5 |
| PSYC 5900Y | Multivariate Research in Psychology | 1.0 |
| PSYC 5991H | Specialized reading course (designed by the student's supervisor, if appropriate) | 0.5 |
| PSYC 6610H | Special Topics in Social, Health Psychology | 0.5 |
| PSYC 6620H | Special Topics in Developmental Psychology | 0.5 |
| PSYC 6630H | Special Topics in Social, Health Psychology | 0.5 |