Psychology

Psychology

	Program Website:	www.psych.ualberta.ca	Download this department's profile
	Program Email:	psygrad@ualberta.ca

Department Profile

Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Areas of Research

Behaviour, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognition
Comparative Cognition and Behaviour
Developmental Science
Social and Cultural Psychology

Programs
		Typical Length (in years)	Typical Entry
	MA (Thesis)	2	Fall (Sept)
	MSc (Thesis)	2	Fall (Sept)
	PhD	4	Fall (Sept)

Minimum Admission Requirement

GPA

a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)

English Language Proficiency

Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:

TOEFL: minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)

Other Requirements

GRE General (Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical)
experience in research
statement of research interests
three letters of recommendation

Department Application Deadline
		Canadian	International
	Fall (Sept) Entry	Jan 15	Jan 15

Tuition & Fees (typical)

approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)

Funding (typical)

The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

$23,928 to $26,200 (teaching or research assistantship)

International

$23,928 to $26,200 (teaching or research assistantship) plus international student differential fee

About the Department

world-class faculty mentors.
training in cutting-edge methodological, statistical, and research skills
intensive apprenticeship-style program
outstanding international reputation of programs
excellent financial support
opportunities for generous internal and external scholarships

How to Apply?

Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

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