Master of Arts in Psychology - Psychological Science

The MA and PhD in Psychological Science at Toronto Metropolitan University offer graduate students the opportunity to train in an environment that fosters excellence in basic, applied, and translational research.The MA and PhD curricula include required courses in research methods, statistics, and professional issues, and a variety of elective courses covering foundational and specialty areas in psychology. Innovative practicum placements afford students the opportunity to work in other academic or applied settings where they can experience new areas of research, develop new research skills and methodologies, or use their research skills in an applied setting (e.g., health care, industry, or education).Students and faculty in Psychological Science contribute to a thriving research culture that emphasizes collegiality and collaboration. Students often conduct research with more than one faculty member, and student-student collaborations are common. Additionally, students in Psychological Science have access to state of the art high-tech equipment housed in the Institute for Stress and Wellbeing Research (within the Department of Psychology), including electrophysiological (EEGERP), neuroimaging (fNIRS), psychophysiology (EMG, GSR), eye-tracking, hormonal assay, and virtual reality.

Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent) degree in Psychology or related field (e.g., Applied Cognitive Science or Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience) from an accredited institutionAs per the Graduate School policy, a minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study is required. However, due to the competitive application process, a minimum of 3.67/4.33 GPA (A-) is strongly recommended. Check the program's web page for further details.Statement of interestResumé/CVTranscriptsTwo letters of recommendation