Master of Science in Psychological Science - Gerontology (Thesis)

The Master of Science in Psychological Science is a research-intensive program that addresses all areas of psychology including biological, cognitive, and individual and social bases of behaviour. The Psychological Science curriculum is based on an apprenticeship model, which includes flexible core courses that are appropriate to a student's area of research. Psychology is a fascinating field of study that allows for a wide variety of careers, following various educational pathways. There are many career options available for psychology graduates with an undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science), as well as for those who pursue complimentary and post-graduate diplomas and degrees.The MSc in Psychological Science requires a master's thesis (two full course equivalents), a multivariate statistics course (half-course equivalent), a research methods course (half-course equivalent), four additional half course electives, and the research seminar (a non-credit required course), for a total of five full-course equivalants. Students who have not completed a degree course in advanced statistics and experimental design will be required to take Psychology 4111 (Statistics for Psychology 3) in addition to the regular requirements for the MSc Psychological Science Program. Students conducting thesis research with a supervisor at the Orillia campus must complete the first two semesters of the program at the Thunder Bay campus. During this time the students will take the required courses, attend the research seminar, and complete as many elective courses as possible. Subsequently, it is the joint responsibility of the student and the thesis supervisor to ensure that the Psychology 5600 requirements continue to be met and any remaining elective courses are completed.The Gerontology Program collaborates with five departments including Psychology, to provide students with an innovative, interdisciplinary learning perspective. Students have the opportunity to access multifaceted resources and work together with complementary disciplines.

Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent.An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year can not be used as credit towards a graduate degree.The candidate must normally hold a four-year degree in the disciplines of Engineering or Natural Science (including, but not restricted to, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics), with at least a 70% average, or equivalent Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree.