Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.
From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please refer to the department's Funding page for additional information on funding opportunities.
All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.
Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.
Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .
Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.
Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .
All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.
Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.
The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.
International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.
A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .
Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.
Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.
Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.
Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.
112 students graduated between 2005 and 2013: 1 is in a non-salaried situation; for 5 we have no data (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016). For the remaining 106 graduates:
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The PhD in Psychology is designed to prepare students for employment in academic or private sector settings. Recent graduates have taken positions as tenure track faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, research scientists, practicing clinical psychologists, biostatisticians, and public policy quantitative analysts.
Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher
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These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
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Applications | 142 | 151 | 183 | 120 | 129 |
Offers | 28 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 |
New Registrations | 27 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 |
Total Enrolment | 95 | 85 | 82 | 90 | 88 |
Upcoming doctoral exams, wednesday, 21 august 2024 - 10:00am, thursday, 29 august 2024 - 11:00am - room 200, friday, 6 september 2024 - 9:00am.
These videos contain some general advice from faculty across UBC on finding and reaching out to a supervisor. They are not program specific.
This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.
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2024 | Dr. Yip's thesis examined how our human tendency to mind-wander impacts our negative moods, and how this tendency helps to explain the clinical challenges of depression and ruminative thinking. Her insights show how regulating our emotions may impact our awareness, intention, and control over our thoughts. |
2024 | Dr. Heltzel finds that people typically like political allies who engage constructively with opponents. And yet, US Senators' social media posts get more likes and shares when they dismiss opponents because active extremists prefer such content. For this and other reasons, people incorrectly expect backlash for engaging with opponents. |
2024 | Dr. De Souza developed a theoretical framework locating allyship as a social phenomenon. In several empirical studies, Dr. De Souza compared reactive and proactive efforts to improve women's workplace experiences, illustrating the importance of a multiple-dimensional view of allyship that prioritizes the desires of disadvantaged group members. |
2023 | Dr. Nutini examined the association of self-compassion with emotional and biological markers of stress in youth. Evidence showed that greater self-compassion was associated with less negative emotions across a variety of stressors. |
2023 | Dr. Khalis examined how social media usage and psychopathology impact one another. He found that certain aspects of social media usage can increase risk for depression, anxiety, and ADHD symptoms, and that psychopathology can also influence how we use social media. This research underscores the importance of mental health in the online context. |
2023 | Dr. Lee explored how engaging in prosocial behavior, including acts of kindness and helping others, can help individuals restore their social connections. Her research suggests that an intervention promoting prosocial behavior is a promising approach to address loneliness and social isolation, particularly for individuals experiencing chronic loneliness. |
2023 | Dr. Dramkin investigated how we map number words to perceptual magnitudes. Her work shows that by understanding the shared logic between number words and perceptual scales, young children can readily attach number words to their perception of number, length, and area, and even perform intuitive mathematic computations (e.g., division). |
2023 | Dr. Stewart's thesis investigates how the perception of mind in inanimate entities affects moral judgments. His studies suggest that perceiving the 'mind' of such objects, ideas, and emotions can shape our moral decisions and emotional regulations. These insights have implications for advancing our understanding of human moral psychology. |
2023 | Dr. Schmalor's research shows that subjective SES and economic inequality influence self-centeredness. High inequality and high SES both make people more self-centered, and the gap in self-centeredness between high and low SES is bigger when inequality is high. This suggests that the selfishness of the rich depends on their economic environment. |
2023 | Dr. Mercadante's research provides evidence to suggest that one reason why greedy people always want more and are never satisfied with what they own is because they feel a brief boost of pride upon acquisition, such that the act of acquiring something is a highly positive emotional experience, but owning the item afterward does not elicit pride. |
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Psychology covers most major areas of the discipline, including: behavioral neuroscience, clinical psychology, cognitive science, developmental psychology, health psychology, personality and social psychology, and quantitative methods.
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UBC offers a lot of opportunity for interdisciplinary research at least in the context of my work. The Department of Psychology has ties with, for example, the Centre for Brain Health and Sauder School of Business. I really look forward to collaborating with folks outside of the department so that...
My decision to study at UBC was driven in large part by my desire to work with Dr. Anita DeLongis, a foremost expert in the field of stress and coping. After coming across Dr. DeLongis’ work during my undergraduate studies and having the opportunity to volunteer in her lab, I saw that our research...
I applied to UBC because I wanted to work with my present supervisor, Dr. Joelle LeMoult. I was especially interested in researching social stress and depression using a mixed-methods, experimental approach and working with Joelle has made this possible.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Program overview.
As they gain knowledge from highly accomplished faculty members, students in the Psychology (PhD Thesis) program will learn specialized training and scientific methods to collect data and perform research in three areas. Brain and Cognitive Science looks at the mental processes and brain structures involved in movement, perception, learning, memory, and understanding language. Industrial-Organizational Psychology is concerned with individual and group behaviour, as well as the relationships of organization-wide variables to individuals and groups in work settings. Social and Theoretical Psychology involves social and cultural relations, as well as foundational and philosophical questions in psychology.
Courses: Topics may include research design and methodology, brain and cognitive sciences, industrial/organizational psychology and more.
Medical Imaging: Students take a course sequence in medical imaging in additional to the core requirements of the psychology program.
Industrial Organization: Students take courses in research methods and statistics, industrial/organizational psychology and more.
Research Proposal: Students must formally present a thesis proposal within 20 months after admission to the program.
Candidacy: Students are expected to complete both oral and written candidacy exams within 24 months after admission to the program.
Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
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A PhD in psychology is usually considered a final degree.
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
Six courses minimum
Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar
Time commitment.
Four years full-time; six years maximum
A supervisor is required, but is not 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 .
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Tavis Campbell
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Jackson Cone
Richard Dyck
Deinera Exner-Cortens
Susan Graham
A minimum of 3.4 GPA on a 4.0 point system.
A master’s degree in Psychology or equivalent.
Reference letters.
Two academic letters
English language proficiency.
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:
For admission on January 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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On average, it takes four to five years to complete the PhD program (after the MA) and requires full-time academic year residency until the attainment of candidacy.
At least 12 credits of coursework are required, and the details of required courses vary by research area. In addition to courses, doctoral students are required to complete a comprehensive examination and a dissertation. Students in the Clinical Program are, in addition, required to complete a year-long accredited clinical internship.
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The PhD in Psychology is a research-intensive program, and most students pursue training in one of our department's four main areas of research: behavioural neuroscience , clinical and health research , cognitive science and human development and developmental processes . Students choose from one of two program options. The Research Option is suitable for those who wish to pursue careers in research, industry, or academia. The Research and Clinical Training Option also provides professional training in the provision of psychological services, and can lead to careers in research, industry, academia, hospital and health care domains, as well as positions involved in public policy. The Research and Clinical Training Option is fully accredited by the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec, as well as the Canadian Psychological Association. Our department trains the next generation of researchers in world-class laboratories.
Degree requirements, degree requirements.
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.
Please see the Psychology Courses page for course descriptions.
90 | credits chosen from one of the following options:
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66 | credits of Required Courses: Research Seminar I (3.00) Research Seminar II (3.00) PhD Comprehensive Examination (0.00) Research and Thesis (60.00) |
6 | credits chosen from: Special Topics Seminar (3.00) Focused Topic Seminar (1.50) Special Topics in Clinical and Health Psychology (3.00) Special Topics in Cognitive Science (3.00) Special Topics in Human Development (3.00) Special Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience (3.00) Note: Special Topics seminars may be taken multiple times provided that the course content has changed. |
18 | credits completed from and
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Students must complete 3 to 12 credits from the following: Clinical and Health Research Area Seminar II (3.00) Cognitive Science Area Seminar II (3.00) Human Development Area Seminar II (3.00) Behavioural Neuroscience Area Seminar II (3.00) | |
Note: each 3-credit seminar may be taken up to 4 times as an elective option provided the topic differs. |
Students must complete 6 to 15 credits from the following: Central Topics in Psychology (6.00) Advanced Human Development (3.00) Special Topics Seminar (3.00) Focused Topic Seminar (1.50) Special Topics in Clinical and Health Psychology (3.00) Special Topics in Cognitive Science (3.00) Special Topics in Human Development (3.00) Multivariate Statistics (3.00) Practicum in Research Techniques (3.00) Practicum in Research Techniques (6.00) Teaching of Research Techniques (3.00) Note: Special Topics seminars may be taken multiple times provided that the course content has changed. |
66 | credits of Required Courses: Research Seminar I (3.00) Research Seminar II (3.00) PhD Comprehensive Examination (0.00) Research and Thesis (60.00) |
3 | credits chosen from: Special Topics Seminar (3.00) Focused Topic Seminar (1.50) Special Topics in Clinical and Health Psychology (3.00) Special Topics in Cognitive Science (3.00) Special Topics in Human Development (3.00) Special Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience (3.00) Note: Special Topics seminars may be taken multiple times provided that the course content has changed. |
21 | credits chosen from the following sets:
3 credits chosen from: Advanced Adult Psychopathology (3.00) Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (3.00)
3 credits chosen from: Advanced Adult Intervention (3.00) Advanced Child and Adolescent Intervention (3.00)
3 credits chosen from Internal Practicum III courses: Internal Practicum III: General (3.00) Internal Practicum III: Adult (3.00) Internal Practicum III: Child and Adolescent (3.00)
3 credits: Science in Practice: Applied Research, Consultation, and Supervision (3.00)
3 credits chosen from External Practicum II courses: External Practicum II: General (3.00) External Practicum II: Adult (3.00) External Practicum II: Child and Adolescent (3.00)
3 credits chosen from External Practicum III courses: External Practicum III: General (3.00) External Practicum III: Adult (3.00) External Practicum III: Child and Adolescent (3.00)
3 credits: Predoctoral Clinical Internship (3.00)
0 credits: Progress in Clinical Doctorate (0.00) |
Admission requirements.
Application deadlines.
Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec , we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.
Tuition and fees.
Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.
The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.
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The PhD in Psychology program has been designed to provide intensive research training and develop the capacity for a critical and scholarly approach to issues in each of the three specializations. Collaborative work allows students to link across focal areas to pursue the research questions they seek to address.
Applications submitted after the deadline may be looked at on a first-come, first-served basis. International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.
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For applicants with a master’s degree with a major in psychology or neuroscience:
You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program specific materials:
If English is not your native language, an official copy of your TOEFL score, or other evidence of competency in English, must be scanned and uploaded
For applicants applying with backgrounds other than psychology or neuroscience:
In recognition of the interdisciplinary nature of Psychology, the Admissions Committee will consider applications from students holding degrees in allied fields. To ensure that such applicants have a background in psychology adequate for successful completion of their graduate program, the following conditions for eligibility to the Ph.D. program have been established for candidates holding a non-psychology (or neuroscience) Master’s degree. In addition to the requirements above (i.e. for those with backgrounds in psychology or neuroscience):
Applicants must have completed a Master’s thesis in another discipline that involved empirical research of scope and complexity comparable to that of a Master’s Psychology thesis.
You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program specific materials:
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McGill's Graduate Department of Psychology is one of the oldest and best known in North America. The Department offers two full-time, research-intensive graduate program tracks, each ultimately leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree.
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The Graduate Association of Students of Psychology is a graduate association under the Post-Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS). They represent psychology graduate students’ concerns to committees within the Department and to the PGSS, and function as a liaison between graduate students and the department. They organize academic events, lecture series, orientation week activities, and a number of social events throughout the year. Check out GASP's website for the current schedule of events.
Graduate program application deadline.
Application Deadline for graduate studies starting in 2024-2025: December 1
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Psychology is a diverse discipline that attempts to understand the basis of behaviour, thoughts and emotions. Psychology at UBC was introduced as a single course in 1915 and was initially offered by the Department of Philosophy.
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology offered by the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and future-oriented learning opportunities.
Helping students become expert psychologists and competent clinicians is the purpose of the Clinical Psychology (PhD Thesis) program. It aims to prepare students for research, academic and clinical careers in psychology and health care.
Program overview. As they gain knowledge from highly accomplished faculty members, students in the Psychology (PhD Thesis) program will learn specialized training and scientific methods to collect data and perform research in three areas.
Learn about the requirements, research streams and application process for the PhD program in psychology at UBC. The program takes four to five years and involves coursework, comprehensive examination, dissertation and clinical internship for some students.
The PhD in Psychology is a research-intensive program, and most students pursue training in one of our department's four main areas of research: behavioural neuroscience, clinical and health research, cognitive science and human development and developmental processes. Students choose from one of two program options.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology. Offered by: Psychology. Degree: Doctor of Philosophy. Program Requirement: All candidates for the Ph.D. degree must demonstrate broad scholarship, mastery of current theoretical issues in psychology and their historical development, and a detailed knowledge of their special field.
The PhD in Psychology program has been designed to provide intensive research training and develop the capacity for a critical and scholarly approach to issues in each of the three specializations.
Psychology - PhD at Waterloo. Program information. Watch the How to apply to Waterloo graduate studies video. Due to funding restrictions, the Faculty of Arts is currently limiting the number of international students we can admit.
McGill's Graduate Department of Psychology is one of the oldest and best known in North America. The Department offers two full-time, research-intensive graduate program tracks, each ultimately leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree.