Université de Moncton offers Doctorate in Psychology, a doctorate in Psychology programme in Moncton, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Psychology
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: umoncton.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This program leads to a Ph.D. in psychology (48 months, four years full-time), delivered on campus at the Moncton campus through the Ecole de psychologie, and provides advanced research training in a chosen field of psychology, preparing graduates for autonomous research and university-level teaching in the discipline, in line with the Canadian Psychological Association's ethical principles. The program is structured over four years: 21 credits in year one (12 mandatory, 9 elective), 15 mandatory credits in year two, and a 62-credit doctoral thesis completed across years three and four. Admission requires a master's degree in psychology from a recognized university with a minimum average of 3.50 on a 4.30 scale, functional knowledge of English, and sponsorship by a professor qualified to direct doctoral research; candidates holding a master's degree must also meet the conditions of University Regulation 23. A direct-entry route without completing the master's thesis is available to students who maintain a 4.00 average during their master's studies and present a thesis project judged satisfactory by the Graduate Studies Committee.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.50 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission requires satisfying the university's general conditions for third-cycle studies (University Regulation 22.2). Applicants must hold a master's degree in psychology from a recognized university with a minimum average of 3.50 on a 4.30 scale, have functional knowledge of English, and be sponsored by a professor qualified to direct doctoral research; candidates holding a master's degree must also meet the conditions of University Regulation 23. A direct-entry route without completing the master's thesis is available to students who maintain a 4.00 average during their master's studies and present a thesis project judged satisfactory by the Graduate Studies Committee.
