Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Psychology)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$7,920/Yr
CA$7,920 /Yr
- PhD in Psychology at the University of Victoria is offered as a 4-years program by the Department of Psychology.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- Students will become a scientist-practitioner who uses research and evidence-based evaluations and treatments.
- Students will learn practical job skills, like how to work in a cooperative research environment.
- The PhD program consists of a minimum of 45 units.
- Students can study one of five specialty areas:
- Cognition and Brain Sciences (including an accelerated option)
- Lifespan Health and Development
- Social Psychology
- Clinical Psychology (specializing in Lifespan Development or Neuropsychology)
- Individualized programs
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$7920 (CAD 7920) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Room and Board | CA$13323 (CAD 13323) |
Total Cost | CA$13323 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2021 | CA$15345 (CAD 15345) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A grade point average of 3.5/4.0 (B+ average) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants should have taken at least one course in applied statistics.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor’s and master's degree in psychology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Educational consultant
- Forensic psychologist
- Researcher
- Private practice psychologist
- Political strategist
- Professor
- Staff psychologist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 33,115/Yr$33,115 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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