Prof.D in Psychology is a professional doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme offered by Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,459 per credit (CAD 1,293 per credit for local students).
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Professional Doctorate
Field:Clinical Psychology
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 1,293 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,459 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Doctor of Psychology in School and Child Clinical Psychology at Mount Saint Vincent University is a professional doctorate designed to train practitioners for roles providing psychological services to children, adolescents, and youth, and to their families and caregivers, as well as to other professionals working with these groups. The program is designed to meet registration and licensing requirements for practice as a psychologist across Canadian provinces and territories, though applicants are advised that specific requirements vary by jurisdiction and should be confirmed with the relevant provincial or territorial licensing body. It has also been designed with the accreditation requirements of the Canadian Psychological Association in mind, with the university intending to apply for that accreditation. The program is offered through the Faculty of Education on the Halifax campus. It suits students with a psychology background who are aiming for licensure as a psychologist working with children, youth, and families, within a program that has not yet completed formal accreditation.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Doctor of Psychology requires an undergraduate honours degree in psychology that included a completed thesis (applicants without one may submit a Thesis Equivalent Statement), with a high academic standing of at least a B+ average (GPA 3.3) in the last 10 units, including a minimum grade of B+ in required courses in advanced statistics, research design/methods, developmental psychology and psychopathology/abnormal psychology. Applicants need demonstrated work or volunteer experience with children, adolescents or youth, three letters of reference (two academic, one professional), a current CV, and three required essays (Personal Statement; Practice and Development of the Profession Statement; Research and Practice Statement), with an optional Additional Personal Statement. Degrees completed outside North America require a course-by-course World Education Services (WES) report. The page states applicants must meet the university's language-proficiency requirements; MSVU's graduate-wide standard is IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5), TOEFL iBT 93 (no section below 23), PTE 61, or CAEL 70.
Application Details
Application Deadline:The Doctor of Psychology in School and Child Clinical Psychology closes December 1, 2026 for September 2027 entry.
