PhD in Psychology: Clinical at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Canada is a doctorate in Psychology programme. The programme runs for 3 years.
Also offered as: Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Psychology
Duration: 3 years
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: lakeheadu.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Clinical Psychology builds on the department's MA program and is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) for a five-year term running to 2028-2029. The program adheres to the scientist-practitioner model, aiming to develop skills grounded in science, critical thinking, and ethics so graduates can serve as competent researchers, clinicians, and educators, and pursues excellence in psychological research, professional education and training, and public and community service. Admission requires an MA or MSc degree in Clinical Psychology with a completed master's thesis, along with Graduate Record Examination scores for the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical sections and the Psychology Subject GRE. Applicants should be aware that a criminal records check may be required to complete the program's practicum and internship components. Full-time students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a minimum of nine terms (three years) up to a maximum of fifteen terms (five years) of continuous registration, and the program admits for Fall entry with applications due by December 1st.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold an MA or MSc degree in Clinical Psychology with a completed master's thesis, and must submit Graduate Record Examination scores for the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical tests along with the Subject GRE in Psychology. A criminal records check may be required to complete the program's practicum and internship requirements. Applicants whose first language is not English must present a TOEFL score of at least 100 (internet-based), a MELAB score of at least 90, or a CAEL score of at least 80.
