Psychology (PhD) is a doctorate in Psychology programme taught at Western University in London, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Psychology
Duration: 4 years
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Program details
Overview
The PhD in Psychology is offered by Western's Department of Psychology across four areas of study: Clinical Science and Psychopathology; Cognitive, Developmental, and Brain Sciences; Industrial/Organizational Psychology; and Social, Personality, and Developmental Psychology. Admission requires a thesis-oriented master's degree in psychology or a related field, with a minimum grade average of 78 percent (B+) in the master's program. The program is full-time, thesis-based, and structured over 12 terms (four years). Applicants whose first language is not English must meet minimum scores on TOEFL, IELTS, or CAEL, with a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5. The application deadline is December 2, with acceptance decisions issued by the end of April. Graduates are prepared for research and applied careers across clinical, cognitive, developmental, organizational, and social psychology.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:78.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a thesis-oriented master's degree in psychology or a related field, with a minimum grade average of 78 percent (B+) in the master's program.