Supervisors
Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.
A full list of supervisors accepting new students is posted on the Department of Psychology website in early Fall. Contact the program for more information.
Giving students the knowledge they need for entry to a doctoral program, the Clinical Psychology (MSc Thesis) program is a vital rung in the ladder toward a research, academic or clinical career in psychology and health care. Accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association, the program is designed for those continuing on to the doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Calgary. Clinical psychology is an evidence-based science that advances knowledge of the causes, prevention, assessment and treatment of psychological problems, along with the promotion of health and wellness.
Research, academic, or clinical career in university, health, and mental health settings.
Consistent with its goal of doctoral training, the program only admits MSc students who wish to pursue the doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Calgary.
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
10 core courses and clinical practica
Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar
Two years full time; four years maximum
A supervisor is required prior to the start of the program.
See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.
Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.
A full list of supervisors accepting new students is posted on the Department of Psychology website in early Fall. Contact the program for more information.
A minimum of 3.6 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
An honours degree in Psychology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
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A one-page statement of research and professional interests, including the specification of prospective research supervisors from among current program faculty.
In addition, please submit a one-page (excluding references) research proposal.
Two academic letters
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An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
For admission on September 1:
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
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