Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a doctorate in Psychology programme offered by University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,704 per semester (CAD 1,932 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Psychology
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,932 / semester
International tuition: CAD 2,704 / semester
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
UNBC's PhD in Psychology emphasizes health and human psychology, building breadth across substantive and methodological areas of the discipline to prepare graduates for academic and applied research careers. Coursework totals a minimum of 12 credit hours, including a graduate seminar and a research practicum plus two courses chosen with a supervisor, before students sit a doctoral candidacy examination testing their readiness to begin dissertation research. Successful candidates then complete a 12-credit-hour dissertation under a faculty academic supervisor, typically defending it within three years of achieving candidacy. Applicants need both a bachelor's and a master's degree, with at least one in Psychology involving a research-based thesis, along with a letter of interest, three academic references, and a writing sample.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants to the Psychology PhD must hold both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree, with at least one of the two in Psychology and completed with a research-based thesis. Admission materials include a letter of interest, official transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended, three letters of reference from academic referees, and a copy of a thesis or major paper submitted for coursework; once enrolled, students must reach a cumulative GPA of 3.33 (B+) by the end of their second semester and maintain it thereafter. The page states no English-language test requirement of its own; UNBC's general graduate standard is IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0), TOEFL iBT 90 (no section under 20), PTE Academic 65 (no skill under 60), or CAEL 70 (no subtest under 60) for applicants whose first language is not English. The program admits for the September semester only.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:UNBC's graduate applications page states this program is currently not accepting applications (checked September 2026); no Fall 2027 intake is being offered.
