Clinical Psychology Dalhousie University

Overview

Dalhousie University 's Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology programme  is a fast-track programme allowing you to accelerate from the MSc to the Clinical PhD programme without writing a Master’s thesis or obtaining a Master’s degree. 

The programme follows the “scientist-practitioner” model which considers clinical psychology as part of the science of psychology and emphasizes research. You will be assigned a faculty member who will supervise your thesis and other research projects. During the first four years of the Clinical PhD programme, you will complete required and elective courses, supervised and thesis research, and gain clinical experience through field placements.

Possible careers include:

• researchers

• clinicians

Programme options

• Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis. 

• Internship: As part of your degree, you will complete a 1 year clinical residency/internship. 

Accreditation

• Canadian Psychological Association