Master of Science in Psychological Science (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.