Overview

This enables students to assume a variety of positions in the field of clinical and counselling psychology, including teaching, research and practice in universities, colleges, hospitals, and community agencies offering psychological services.

The doctoral curriculum builds on the theoretical and practical foundations established during the MA training. Students are expected to conduct advanced research and to develop professional knowledge and skills.

Aims

The principal aim of this Clinical and Counselling Psychology degree program at the University of Toronto are:

the development of research and theoretical knowledge in clinical and counselling psychology
assessment skills and knowledge
training in professional issues

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar
Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology
Assessment and Diagnosis of Personality and Psychopathology
Psychodiagnostic Systems
Clinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum
Contemporary History and Systems in Human Development and Applied Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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93

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 6 other PhDs in Counselling Psychology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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93

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Other requirements

General requirements

An appropriate bachelor's degree in psychology or any appropriate bachelor's degree that would contain the psychology requirement equivalent (defined as 6.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs] in psychology, including 0.5 FCE in research methods and 0.5 FCE in statistics), with a standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A– or better in the final year.
A University of Toronto MA degree in Clinical and Counselling Psychology with a grade of A– or better, or its equivalent. However, if the master's program was not equivalent to the U of T MA in Counselling and Clinical Psychology, the student will be required to take additional courses to receive equivalent training.

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Tuition Fees

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6210 CAD / year

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6210 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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