Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Clinical and Health Research

The PhD in Psychology is a research-intensive program, and most students pursue training in one of our department's four main areas of research: behavioural neuroscience, clinical and health research, cognitive science and human development and developmental processes. Students choose from one of two program options. The Research Option is suitable for those who wish to pursue careers in research, industry, or academia. The Research and Clinical Training Option also provides professional training in the provision of psychological services, and can lead to careers in research, industry, academia, hospital and health care domains, as well as positions involved in public policy. The Research and Clinical Training Option is fully accredited by the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec, as well as the Canadian Psychological Association. Our department trains the next generation of researchers in world-class laboratories.

The study of neuro-physiological, biological and social factors associated with particular behaviour problems and their remediation, and of the origins, nature, determinants and treatment of the various disorders. The study of the psychological processes important in developing and maintaining health.

Current clinical research with children and adolescents focuses on developmental psychopathology, including risk factors for adult psychopathology and precursors of particular clinical symptoms. Research with adults examines the etiology of anxiety and depression and the relative effectiveness of therapies in controlling them. Current health research includes: the role of stress, coping variables, personality, and attitudinal factors as they influence health, illness and pain perception, the role of illness as a transition from healthy aging into frail old age, the experience, interpretation of and derived meaning of major illness by the elderly, and the impact of various risk factors and disease states on cognitive function, and of cognition and suggestion on pain.

Master's degree in psychology or its equivalent in a closely related discipline.
Research and Clinical Training Option requires that applicants have completed specific Psychology undergraduate courses required by federal and provincial licensing bodies, including an empirically based undergraduate thesis or its equivalent, as well as master's-level courses in Psychology specified by the program.

IELTS - 6.5 with at least a score of 6.5 in each of the four components. Scores below 6.0 - No Admission.
TOEFL IBT - 90 or higher and no part under 20 in each of the four components. Scores below 80 - No Admission.
DET - Duolingo English Test - Score above 120 - Score below 120 - No Admission.