PGCert in Autism and Behavioural Science

George Brown College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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PGCert in Autism and Behavioural Science is a postgraduate certificate in Clinical Psychology programme offered by George Brown College in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,850 per total (CAD 3,885 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Clinical Psychology
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 3,885 / total
International tuition: CAD 18,850 / total

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Autism and Behavioural Science (Postgraduate) program focuses on autism spectrum disorders and therapies, mainly applied behaviour analysis (ABA), with a primary application for children and adolescents. You will gain practical experience working with treatment teams. The one-year Autism and Be…

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires completion of a three- or four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or a two- or three-year diploma in a human-services discipline; a background or major in psychology is strongly recommended for success in the program. Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English-proficiency test results must test at the college level in the George Brown Polytechnic English assessment; no specific IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent score is published on the programme page itself. Before placement, students must complete pre-placement health documentation covering Tdap, MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis B immunization and TB testing, and must hold a clear Vulnerable Sector Check renewed annually; Public Health also recommends COVID-19 vaccination.

Application Details

Start Date: Intakes: September (Fall). In the published 2026-27 cycle, Fall 2026 classes begin 8 September 2026.
Application Deadline: No program-specific application deadline is published; George Brown follows the standard Ontario college cycle. DOMESTIC applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the application opens on 26 September 2026, colleges may release offers from 1 November 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027 (applications completed by that date are ranked together, and later ones are then handled first-come, first-served while seats remain), and an offer for a September start must be accepted by 1 May 2027, with the tuition deposit due in June 2027. INTERNATIONAL applicants have no fixed deadline: they apply directly to George Brown and are assessed selectively on a rolling basis until the intake is full, so a program can close early. In the 2026-27 cycle George Brown opened the September 2026 intake on 6 October 2025, January 2027 on 2 February 2026 and May 2027 on 1 June 2026.

About George Brown College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 30,198
Programs: 154
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Autism and Behavioural Science award?

George Brown College awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Clinical Psychology on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in Autism and Behavioural Science take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGCert in Autism and Behavioural Science cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 18,850 per total (CAD 3,885 per total for local students).

Can PGCert in Autism and Behavioural Science be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at George Brown College.

What language is PGCert in Autism and Behavioural Science taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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