Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Master of Science (MSc)

Thesis-based program

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Program overview

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.

Completing this program

  • Courses: Students may take courses such as Psychopathology, Assessment, Psychotherapy, and Neuropsychology across a range of age groups.
  • Thesis: Students will complete an original research thesis, based on a research collection, analysis and interpretation of original data.
  • Research Proposal: Students must complete a master’s thesis proposal for thesis research.

Outcomes

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.

Thesis-based program

Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Courses

10 core courses and clinical practica

Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar

Classroom delivery

Time commitment

Two years full time; four years maximum

Supervisor

A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program

Fees and funding

See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.

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Supervisors

Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.

You will be required to list a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 3 potential supervisors in the program application. Ensure that the supervisor(s) you name: 

  1. Are either a core or adjunct member in Clinical Psychology, and
  2. Are either accepting or seeking inquiries for a new student in the upcoming admissions cycle.

 

 A full list of supervisors accepting new students is available on the Department of Psychology website and is normally updated in the early fall. You can also connect with potential supervisors directly by email to ask if they are seeking new student(s) in the upcoming admissions cycle.

  1. Keith Yeates

    Keith Yeates

    Unavailable

Admission Requirements

GPA

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.

Minimum education

An honours degree in Psychology or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Work samples

None

Documents

  • A Statement of Intent. Include career objectives, research interests, relevant experience and achievements. (max. 500 words)
  • A one-page Research Proposal (an additional page may be used for references only). Include a summary of the project you would like to conduct, it’s relevance to the research area of your proposed supervisor(s) and how you plan on carrying out this research when you begin graduate school. (Please refer to step 4 of the CGRS-M’s Application Instructions webpage for formatting and content requirements)
  • An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • An Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) Statement (one-page maximum)

Reference letters

Two academic letters

Test scores

None

English language proficiency (ELP)

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar.

*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.

Deadlines

For admission on September 1:

  • Canadians and permanent residents: Nov. 15 application deadline
  • International students: Nov. 15 application deadline

If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements

Learn more about this program

Department of Psychology

Psychology Graduate Program
Faculty of Arts
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4

Contact the Graduate Program Advisor

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Faculty of Arts

University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4

Visit the Faculty of Arts website

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