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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts in Psychology _ Clinical Neuropsychology (Research-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts in Psychology _ Clinical Neuropsychology (Research-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $6,198 CAD

  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    3-4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    3.5 out of 4.33

Highlights
Practicum
Thesis

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-November-2023 2023-11-15

Overview

Master of Arts in Psychology _ Clinical Neuropsychology

The Department of Psychology offers graduate training in Clinical Psychology leading to M.A. and Ph.D. degrees and is based upon a scientist-practitioner model of clinical training. 

The program at SFU is designed as an integrated sequence leading to a Ph.D. degree, although students must first obtain a master's degree as part of their requirements

The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association, most recently in 2021, for five years.

Applicants may seek clinical training in one of the following tracks:

  • Clinical General
  • Clinical Child
  • Clinical Forensic
  • Clinical Neuropsychology

Mission - The program's mission is to produce graduates who contribute to the science of psychology and to clinical psychology practice. The Clinical Program emphasizes the integration of science and practice. 

Values - This program attempts to foster the following values in the faculty and students as they perform their teaching, research, and professional activities:

  • Ethical behaviour
  • Excellence
  • The integration of science, scholarship, and clinical practice
  • Respect for and responsiveness to diversity
  • Engagement with and service to the community
  • Commitment to lifelong learning

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$15,934

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,924
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,736
Tuition 1 person $6,198

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Statement of Intent
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Reference Letters
  • Transcripts
  • English proficiency test scores
  • Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
6.5
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.5
reading

TOEFL

93
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

65
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

193
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Academic background and requirement

Students admitted to this graduate program have a Psychology Honours degree (prefer) or a Psychology Major with a strong research experience in psychology, and a strong background in psychology methodology and statistics

Experience in a research lab is highly recommended. Incoming students must have a solid grounding in methods and statistics used in Psychology, as they will take advanced courses in both in their first year

They also need a foundation in theory and a solid understanding of the literature associated with their research.

Please note that work experience does not weigh that heavily in the University's decisions. Your work experience will not prepare you for the rigours of this graduate program.

Career opportunities

  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Human Resources Position
  • Family / Marriage Counselor
  • Forensic Psychologist
  • Child Psychologist
  • Learning Disabilities Specialist

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