📖Introduction

Concordia University is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1974 following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, Concordia is one of the three universities in Quebec where English is the primary language of instruction. We’re a next-generation university, continually reimagining the future of higher education. Located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, Concordia is the top-ranked university in North America founded within the last 50 years and annually registers some 51,000 students through its innovative approach to experiential learning and cross-functional research.

As a next-generation university, Concordia sets its sights further and more broadly than others. We align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society. We pursue technology without losing sight of our humanity. We find inspiration through narrative and dialogue.

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📚About the Program

PhD in Psychology at Concordia University Montreal

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. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Psychology PhD (90 credits)
90 credits chosen from one of the following options:
Psychology PhD Research Option
Psychology PhD Research and Clinical Training Option
Psychology PhD Research Option (90 credits)

66 credits of Required Courses:
• PSYC 801 Research Seminar I (3.00)
• PSYC 802 Research Seminar II (3.00)
• PSYC 880 PhD Comprehensive Examination (0.00)
• PSYC 890 Research and Thesis (60.00)

6 credits chosen from:
• PSYC 721 Special Topics Seminar (3.00)
• PSYC 722 Focused Topic Seminar (1.50)
• PSYC 724 Special Topics in Clinical and Health Psychology (3.00)
• PSYC 725 Special Topics in Cognitive Science (3.00)
• PSYC 726 Special Topics in Human Development (3.00)
• PSYC 727 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 Set A: Psychology PhD Research Option and Set B: Psychology PhD Research Option

Set A: Psychology PhD Research Option
Students must complete 3 to 12 credits from the following:
• PSYC 844 Clinical and Health Research Area Seminar II (3.00)
• PSYC 845 Cognitive Science Area Seminar II (3.00)
• PSYC 846 Human Development Area Seminar II (3.00)
• PSYC 847 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.

Set B: Psychology PhD Research Option
Students must complete 6 to 15 credits from the following:
• PSYC 714 Central Topics in Psychology (6.00)
• PSYC 716 Advanced Human Development (3.00)
• PSYC 721 Special Topics Seminar (3.00)
• PSYC 722 Focused Topic Seminar (1.50)
• PSYC 724 Special Topics in Clinical and Health Psychology (3.00)
• PSYC 725 Special Topics in Cognitive Science (3.00)
• PSYC 726 Special Topics in Human Development (3.00)
• PSYC 734 Multivariate Statistics (3.00)
• PSYC 8503 Practicum in Research Techniques (3.00)
• PSYC 8506 Practicum in Research Techniques (6.00)
• PSYC 851 Teaching of Research Techniques (3.00)

Note: Special Topics seminars may be taken multiple times provided that the course content has changed.

Psychology PhD Research and Clinical Training Option (90 credits)
66 credits of Required Courses:
• PSYC 801 Research Seminar I (3.00)
• PSYC 802 Research Seminar II (3.00)
• PSYC 880 PhD Comprehensive Examination (0.00)
• PSYC 890 Research and Thesis (60.00)

3 credits chosen from:
• PSYC 721 Special Topics Seminar (3.00)
• PSYC 722 Focused Topic Seminar (1.50)
• PSYC 724 Special Topics in Clinical and Health Psychology (3.00)
• PSYC 725 Special Topics in Cognitive Science (3.00)
• PSYC 726 Special Topics in Human Development (3.00)
• PSYC 727 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:
• PSYC 8103 Advanced Adult Psychopathology (3.00)
• PSYC 8104 Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (3.00)

3 credits chosen from:
• PSYC 8203 Advanced Adult Intervention (3.00)
• PSYC 8204 Advanced Child and Adolescent Intervention (3.00)

3 credits chosen from Internal Practicum III courses:
• PSYC 823 Internal Practicum III: General (3.00)
• PSYC 824 Internal Practicum III: Adult (3.00)
• PSYC 825 Internal Practicum III: Child and Adolescent (3.00)

3 credits:
• PSYC 834 Science in Practice: Applied Research, Consultation, and Supervision (3.00)

3 credits chosen from External Practicum II courses:
• PSYC 838 External Practicum II: General (3.00)
• PSYC 839 External Practicum II: Adult (3.00)
• PSYC 840 External Practicum II: Child and Adolescent (3.00)

3 credits chosen from External Practicum III courses:
• PSYC 841 External Practicum III: General (3.00)
• PSYC 842 External Practicum III: Adult (3.00)
• PSYC 843 External Practicum III: Child and Adolescent (3.00)

3 credits:
• PSYC 885 Predoctoral Clinical Internship (3.00)

0 credits:
• PSYC 899 Progress in Clinical Doctorate (0.00)

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🏫About Concordia University Montreal

The Concordia community contributes to the vitality of our metropolis by performing relevant research, fostering innovation and hosting exciting cultural events during normal operations. Concordia is joining the Decade of Action to achieve the UN’s ambitious Sustainable Development Goals. The Goals draw on our strengths in community health, global literacy, water security, environmental impact and sustainable infrastructure design.

Located in the vibrant and multicultural City of Montreal, Concordia University places among the top-ranked universities worldwide founded within the last 50 years and among the largest urban universities in Canada.

While Concordia’s next-generation thinking allows it to constantly look forward, its roots are firmly planted in two distinctive institutions of higher education, both with illustrious histories. The university was officially founded on August 24, 1974, following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University.

Concordia adopted its name from Montreal’s motto, Concordia salus, which means “well-being through harmony.”

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

553 RMB

Tuition fee:

56,703 CAD per year

226,812 CAD in total

Insurance is 1,344 CAD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

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Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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