Master of Science in Psychology

In this program, youll receive extensive professional research training. You'll improve your professional writing and analytical skills as you create your thesis.
Youll engage with faculty-supervised research in one of the following areas: Cognition and brain sciences (e.g., embodied cognition, memory, visual perception), Social psychology (e.g., interpersonal relationships, motivation, personality)
Lifespan health and development (e.g., early development, aging, self-regulation)
You also have the option of engaging in individualized research tailored to your interests.
The Department of Psychology receives from 200 to 400 applications for admission to graduate study each year, ten to twelve students may be admitted. Applicants are required to have completed a BA or BSc with a concentration in psychology if applying to the MSc program, or have a MA or MSc with a concentration in psychology if applying to the PhD. Successful applicants normally have an upper second or first class average (e.g., 3.5 on a 4-point scale or a minimum B) in their recent academic work, with a specialization in psychology. Students with an Honour's degree or equivalent research experience are preferred.

In addition to meeting the standards and requirements of Graduate Admissions and Records and the Department, a student can only be admitted if there is a faculty member available for, and interested in, acting as the student's supervisor. Excellent applicants are sometimes refused admission because no faculty member is able to accept an additional student, or no faculty member has compatible research interests.

Names and email addresses of two academic or professional references familiar with your work. The names and email addresses of two assessors are required when you submit your application, UVic will send those individuals a form on which they will assess you on a variety of dimensions. Your assessors will also be invited to provide a letter of reference. It is important that you contact your assessors in advance to confirm their willingness to provide such an assessment. (NOTE: Applicants with a Masters or Honours degree are expected to use their thesis supervisor as one of their assessors).
Unofficial transcripts for all previous academic work, official transcripts will only be required once an offer of admission has been made
A statement of intent (no more than 2 pages single-sided and double-spaced should be uploaded at the time of application)
identifying the primary area of specialization desired (Individualized, Cognition and Brain Sciences, Social Psychology, Lifespan Health and Development, Clinical Lifespan or Clinical Neuropsychology).
describing areas of research interest
naming at least two specific faculty members with whom the applicant wishes to work (see Faculty Directory to learn more about faculty members research and activities and determine which faculty members are available to supervise new students)
giving details of other relevant information such as courses in progress, job responsibilities, research experience (and clinical experience if applying to the clinical program)
indicating whether financial support will be required in order to pursue graduate study.
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no sub score below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent