Overview

The PhD in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) at Brock University will acquaint students with diverse applications of the science of behaviour, ensure engagement with advanced behaviour analytic topics through many experiential and theoretical learning initiatives, and train students to perform independent research.

Career outcomes

University/College Professor
Program Director
Research Scientist
Community Researcher
Director of Research
Chief of Practice (ABA)
Clinical Supervisor
Policy Analyst
Program Evaluator
Data Manager
Grant Writer
Data Analyst
Organizational Behaviour Consultant
Program Evaluators
Positions in social service agencies supporting people with and without disabilities
Public Policy/Administration

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Program Evaluation as a Research Methodology
Ethics and Professionalism in ABA Practice and Research
Dual Diagnosis
Assessment and Diagnosis in Autism and other Developmental Disabilities
ABA Measurement, Research and Evaluation
Concepts and Principles of Behaviour Analysis
Philosophical Underpinnings of Behaviour Science
ABA Assessment and Intervention
ABA Intervention Planning, Implementation, and Supervision
Experimental Analysis of Behaviour

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Catharines, Canada

Disciplines

Psychology View 38 other PhDs in Psychology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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88

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to a PhD program, a student should hold either an appropriate master’s degree or, students with a bachelor’s degree already registered in a master’s program, may convert to PhD studies in year 2 of some of the master’s programs.
Students will normally be expected to have attained an 80% average and have achieved significant research progress as determined by their supervisory committee.

You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:

Three academic references (must provide an academic email)
CV (using the ADS format)
A statement of intent demonstrating commitment to Applied Behaviour Analysis and your interest in pursuing doctoral studies

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Tuition Fees

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13450 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

5450 CAD / year

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Living costs

St. Catharines

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

St. Catharines

Funding

Scholarships Information

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