Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

The clinical psychology graduate program is CPA-accredited and based on the scientist-practitioner model. This degree is a crucial step toward your PhD in Clinical Psychology. Youll gain the skills to conduct and communicate research findings and learn practice
Our CPA accredited graduate program in clinical psychology is based on the scientist-practitioner model, providing a balanced emphasis on science and practice. We foster the development of informed and ethical clinical practice by providing opportunities to gain competency in a variety of assessment and therapeutic approaches, theoretical perspectives, and research methods. Students understanding and skills in these areas are further deepened through specialized practicum opportunities.

In addition to our core program, students also gain specialized training through either our neuropsychology or lifespan tracks (described under the Program Information tab). These two tracks are a unique strength of our clinical psychology program that allows students to customize their training to their specific career goals. Although the tracks are distinct, opportunities exist to engage with material outside one's track (through courses, workshops, and research collaborations) if it serves a student's individualized goals.

Our comprehensive training ensures that graduates are well-prepared to excel in a variety of settings both academic and clinical as well as to work with a wide range of individuals, families, communities, and organizations. In fact, our training program is regularly counted amongst the best in North America.

Our faculty members are involved in research spanning the entire lifespan and encompassing diverse topics such as neuropsychology of executive functions, , immigrant adaptation and family relationships, traumatic brain injury, age-associated cognitive disorders, and interpersonal violence, to name just a few. More information on our program, research, and practicum opportunities is provided below.

A Personal Statement (Statement of Intent, no more than two pages single-sided and double-spaced).
The Personal Statement should address your interests in psychology, past experiences and future plans with respect to research, and any volunteer/employment/lived experiences that have bearing on your interest in clinical psychology.
In your statement, please tell us a little about what populations you are passionate about working with (in research, clinical practice, etc.) and any experience you may have with these populations. This can include experiences you have as a volunteer, paid worker, or community member.
This statement should include reference to specific faculty members with whom you would like to work and why. If you are listing a complementary (non-clinical) faculty member as a possible graduate supervisor, please check with them first to ensure their interest and availability to supervise a clinical psychology graduate student.

Academic transcripts. Official transcripts will be required by the university for full admission, but we would accept an initial submission of unofficial transcripts if official transcripts are not yet available.
Names and email addresses of two academic or professional references
Optional Diversity Statement (max 250 words). Our program is committed to creating an environment that includes students with diverse identities and experiences. We invite applications from students of all identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, age, religious beliefs, migration history, etc.) and value the contribution of knowledge that diverse lived experiences bring to our program and the practice of psychology. If comfortable sharing this information, you are invited to tell us a little about how your identities and experiences have shaped you as a student thus far, or about the knowledge you will bring to your studies as a result of your identities, lived experiences, knowledge systems, or traditional teachings.
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no sub score below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent