Overview

The PhD program in Psychology at Trent University prepares students with the core knowledge, skills and methodological expertise to conduct advanced research in psychology and become producers of original scholarly research.

Features

Candidates engage in research directed towards understanding how cognitive, neurobiological, developmental and social processes drive and shape human behaviour, personality, health and well-being.

With this degree, graduates have the knowledge, skills and training to prepare them for traditional positions within academia (university) or to purse non-academic career paths in industry – government or community-related fields.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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93

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General 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 (dissertation) project and demonstrated excellence in scholarly written as determined from the submission of a written sample from the applicants MSc/ MA studies.

A clear and detailed 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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Tuition Fees

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8090 CAD / year

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8090 CAD / year

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Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

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