Doctor of Philosophy Psychology is a doctorate in Psychology programme taught at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,519 per year.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Psychology
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 10,519 / year
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ualberta.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at the University of Alberta is offered by the Department of Psychology across several areas, including behaviour, systems and cognitive neuroscience; cognition; comparative cognition and behaviour; developmental science; and social and cultural psychology. The program is thesis-based and delivered on campus. Students entering with a bachelor's degree normally complete a minimum of 17 units of graduate coursework and first- and second-year research projects; those entering with a master's degree from another university take an additional required course. Candidates complete a written qualifying examination, an oral candidacy examination, and a dissertation proposal before defending a thesis. Admission requires an undergraduate degree with a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 on the 4-point scale, calculated on the last 60 units of coursework, along with Graduate Record Exam General Test scores unless waived by a potential supervisor, a statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: The Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale, calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework (or the equivalent of the last two years of full-time study). Applicants must submit Graduate Record Exam General Test scores, unless waived in writing by a potential supervisor, and must identify a potential supervisor. Where applicable, a minimum TOEFL (internet-based) score of 90 overall with at least 21 on each skill area is required for tests before January 21, 2026, or 4.5 overall with at least 4.5 on each skill area thereafter (or an equivalent approved test). A statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation are also required.
