At University of Regina in Regina, Canada, PhD in Clinical Psychology is offered as a doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 3,855 per semester (CAD 2,368 per semester for local students).
Also offered as: Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Clinical Psychology
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,368 / semester
International tuition: CAD 3,855 / semester
Last checked September 2026 · Source: uregina.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Regina follows a scientist-practitioner model and is typically completed as part of an integrated pathway that begins with the university's Master of Science in Clinical Psychology before continuing into doctoral study. The doctoral phase itself requires a minimum of three years on campus and includes a thesis and comprehensive examinations, alongside supervised clinical training through internships and practicum placements that culminate in a full-time pre-doctoral residency. Coursework covers psychometrics, psychological assessment, and clinical intervention, along with the theoretical foundations of therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. The program holds accreditation from the Canadian Psychological Association, which the university states supports graduates' competitiveness for clinical psychology positions and streamlines professional registration. It suits students aiming to become licensed clinical psychologists, whether in research, education, or direct clinical practice, and who are prepared for a lengthy, practice-intensive doctoral program combining original research with extensive supervised clinical experience. Graduates pursue academic careers as well as clinical positions in hospitals, mental health services, and private practice, both within Canada and internationally.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The PhD in Clinical Psychology page states that the University of Regina typically requires students who hold a master's degree from elsewhere and want to enter the Clinical Psychology PhD to first complete coursework within the university's own master's program, rather than admitting them directly to the PhD. The program is described as four years in length, with at least three years on campus followed by a pre-doctoral residency year. No numeric admission average, GRE score, reference count, or statement-of-purpose requirement is stated on the program page itself; per the university's general graduate eligibility requirements, doctoral admission normally requires a thesis-based Master's degree in the discipline. No English or French language-proficiency scores are published on either page; international applicants must otherwise submit proof of English proficiency through a recognized test unless exempt via prior Canadian post-secondary study. The pages do not state a specific intake or start date.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants to the University of Regina apply for Fall 2027 entry with a recommended early deadline of 15 March 2027 for best course selection and a final new-applicant deadline of 15 August 2027; Winter 2027-28 entry has an early deadline of 1 November 2026 and a final deadline of 15 December 2026, and Spring/Summer 2027 entry closes 15 April 2027. International (study-permit) applicants share the same final deadlines as domestic students for each term but have no separate early deadline. Numerous named programs, including Nursing, Social Work, Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work, Indigenous Fine Arts and Indigenous Education, carry their own earlier deadlines instead of the general dates. Admission is not described as rolling; late non-competitive applications are simply carried to the next term the program accepts. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
