Clinical Psychology: Master of Arts (MA) - UBCO is a master's degree in Arts, Design & Architecture programme offered by The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. The programme runs for 24 months, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 3,361 per semester (CAD 1,913 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Arts, Design & Architecture
Duration: 24 months
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,913 / semester
International tuition: CAD 3,361 / semester
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
UBC Okanagan's Clinical Psychology graduate program follows a scientist-practitioner model and is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association, offering either a two-year MA leading into doctoral study or a five-year PhD track. MA candidates complete coursework in individual differences, assessment, and intervention alongside ethics training, a clinical practicum, and a thesis, while PhD candidates add extensive practicum hours, comprehensive exams, and a one-year clinical residency. Training draws on an in-house psychology clinic that treats real clients under faculty supervision, with additional practicum placements across community health, acute care, and forensic settings. Admission is competitive, generally requiring an honours-level psychology background with strong grades in statistics and upper-year coursework.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need an honours degree in psychology or a related field with a minimum average of A (equivalent to 80% at UBC) or better over third-year-level courses and above, including coursework in statistics and research methodology. Non-native English speakers must meet UBC Okanagan's College of Graduate Studies standard, generally IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 90 overall, per this program's deferral to College-wide policy. Required materials are an online application, official transcripts, a CV, three reference forms (at least two academic, submitted directly by referees), and a letter of intent describing research plans. Applicants must also be able to clear a criminal record check for work with vulnerable adults and children, a precondition for the required clinical practica. No GRE, interview or specific research-experience requirement is stated. Admission is restricted to students continuing to the PhD, one cohort is admitted per year, and the process is described as highly competitive; the deadline is 1 December for the September intake.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic and international undergraduate applicants both apply through EducationPlannerBC for Winter Session 2027/28 (September 2027 entry) and Summer 2027: applications open in early October 2026 and the equal-consideration deadline is 15 January 2027, 11:59 p.m. PST, the same date for both groups; a few programs keep reviewing late applications on a space-available basis afterwards. Earlier dates apply only to entrance-award consideration -- 15 November 2026 for the International Scholars Program and 1 December 2026 for Presidential/Centennial/Beyond Tomorrow scholars. Several limited-entry programmes -- Law, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing (advanced entry), Occupational/Physical Therapy, Social Work and Teacher Education -- set their own earlier deadlines from October 2026 through February 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
