Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Program overview
As they gain knowledge from highly accomplished faculty members, students in the Psychology (PhD Thesis) program will learn specialized training and scientific methods to collect data and perform research in three areas. Brain and Cognitive Science looks at the mental processes and brain structures involved in movement, perception, learning, memory, and understanding language. Industrial-Organizational Psychology is concerned with individual and group behaviour, as well as the relationships of organization-wide variables to individuals and groups in work settings. Social and Theoretical Psychology involves social and cultural relations, as well as foundational and philosophical questions in psychology.
Specializations
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Medical Imaging (Interdisciplinary)
Outcomes and next steps
Universities, research centers, the government, private businesses.
A PhD in psychology is usually considered a final degree.
Degree at a glance
Completion requirements
Thesis-based
Courses
Six courses minimum
Program requirements
Class delivery
Classroom
Commitment
Four years full-time
Supervisor
A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program
Fees and funding
Flat annual fee; guaranteed funding
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Supervisors
A supervisor is required for this program. Students are not required to identify potential supervisors prior to applying to the program.
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Penny Pexman
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- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
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Richard Dyck
- Behavioural Neuroscience
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Yannick Griep
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seeking students
Additional supervisors may be available. Contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies for more information.
Completion requirements
Courses
Topics may include research design and methodology, brain and cognitive sciences, industrial/organizational psychology and more.
Medical Imaging
Students take a course sequence in medical imaging in additional to the core requirements of the psychology program.
Candidacy
Students are expected to complete both oral and written candidacy exams within 24 months after admission to the program.
Industrial Organization
Students take courses in research methods and statistics, industrial/organizational psychology and more.
Research Proposal
Students must formally present a thesis proposal within 20 months after admission to the program.
Thesis
Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
Admission requirements and information
Requirements for the Psychology Program
GPA
A minimum of 3.4 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.Minimum education
A thesis-based Master’s degree in Psychology or equivalent. An undergraduate course in statistics/experimental designWork samples
NoneDocuments
A one-page research proposal that is used to determine research area of interest and to assess scientific thinking.
Reference letter
TwoTest scores
Students not having an undergraduate or graduate degree in Psychology must write the Psychology Subject Test.English language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
Deadlines
For admission on September 1
Canadian and permanent residentDec. 5 Application deadline
InternationalDec. 5 Application deadline
For admission on January 1
Canadian and permanent residentOct. 1 Application deadline
InternationalOct. 1 Application deadline
If you’re not a Canadian or permanent resident make sure to read and learn about international specific requirements
Tuition fees and funding
All graduate students must pay general fees each year, as well as program fees.
Fees
Estimate for full-time students
Canadian and
permanent resident
International
student
General fees
12 months of study
$1,758 CAD
$1,758 CAD
Program fees
First 12 months of study
$5,593 CAD
$12,695 CAD
Total fees
For first year of studies
$7,351 CAD
$14,453 CAD
What are annual continuing fees?
Domsetci Continuing Fees: $1,627 CAD
International Continuing Fees: $3,693 CAD
Continuing fees apply in the first term following completion of candidacy requirements.
Funding availability
PhD students normally receive $21,000 per year.
Fees listed here are estimates only, and have been rounded to the nearest dollar. These amounts should not be considered accurate. All amounts are in Canadian Dollars.
Fees are subject to change.
For more details and the most accurate information go to the Academic Calendar
For more general information, see our Fees and Funding Guide
Highlights of the Psychology Program
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Learn more about this program
Faculty of Arts
Arts Students' Centre, Social Sciences Building, Room 102
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.3580
Psychology
Administration Building, Room AD255
539 Campus Place NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.5561
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