📖Introduction

Ontario Tech University: Ontario Tech University, located in Oshawa, Canada, is a modern and technology-focused institution. It offers innovative programs in fields such as engineering, business, health sciences, computer science, and more. With a dynamic learning environment, cutting-edge research facilities, and industry partnerships, Ontario Tech University equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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📚About the Program

The PhD in Forensic Psychology combines disciplinary and specialized study in Forensic Psychology, study in research methods and statistics, and applied learning experiences to prepare students to work in a variety of settings. The PhD in Forensic Psychology combines disciplinary and specialized study in Forensic Psychology, study in research methods and statistics, and applied learning experiences to prepare students to work in a variety of settings. Specifically, the program will prepare students for careers related to the following: Administration in provincial and federal programs. Advertising and marketing. Behavioural science and statistical research in government organizations. Design and evaluation of community programs. Research and/or teaching in college and university settings. Research and practice in behavioural science crime units within law enforcement. Research in mental health institutions, hospital settings, justice-related institutes, correctional facilities, the pharmaceutical industry and educational entertainment industry. Trial consulting. The program will also allow professionals (e.g., law enforcement officials) to advance in their current fields. Each year, a small number of undergraduate students may be admitted directly into the PhD program without a master’s degree. This direct-entry option is for undergraduate students with exceptional academic performance throughout their bachelor’s degree. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the Graduate Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue.
Forensic Psychology, PhD
PSYC 5920G - Professional Seminar
PSYC 6900G - PhD Research
PSYC 6920G - PhD Proposal and Candidacy Exam
PSYC 6930G - PhD Comprehensive Examination
PSYC 6940G - Professional Development
PSYC 6910G - PhD Thesis
PSYC 5020G - Advanced Methods in Neuroscience
PSYC 5030G - Advanced Multivariate Statistics
SSCI 5060G - Advanced Methods in Qualitative Research
PSYC 5040G - Advanced Research Methods
PSYC 5110G - Aggression
PSYC 5120G - Applied Neuroscience
PSYC 5130G - Cognitive/Affective Neuroscience
PSYC 5140G - Interpersonal Relations and Group Processes
PSYC 5150G - Memory
PSYC 5160G - Psychotherapy
PSYC 5170G - Readings in Classical Psychology
PSYC 5180G - Social Influence
PSYC 5190G - Stereotypes & Prejudice
PSYC 5200G - Cognitive Development
PSYC 5210G - Psychometrics
PSYC 5220G - Social Cognition
PSYC 5299G - Fundamental Topics in Psychology
PSYC 5510G - Confessions and Interrogations
PSYC 5520G - Neurobiology of Antisocial Behaviour
PSYC 5540G - Personality and Crime
PSYC 5550G - Psychology and Law Enforcement
PSYC 5560G - Psychology and the Courtroom
PSYC 5570G - Psychology and Contemporary Issues in Youth Justice
PSYC 5580G - Psychopathic Behaviour
PSYC 5590G - Risk Assessment
PSYC 5600G - Sexual Offending
PSYC 5610G - The Child Witness
PSYC 5620G - Wrongful Conviction
PSYC 5630G - Forensic Psychology Practicum
PSYC 5640G - Forensic Mental Health
PSYC 5650G - Deception Detection
PSYC 5660G - Investigative Psychology
PSYC 5699G - Special Topics in Forensic Psychology
For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Forensic Psychology, PhD. Courses are subject to change without notice.
Forensic Psychology, PhD - Direct entry
SSCI 5010G - Data Analysis 1 - Graduate
PSYC 5920G - Professional Seminar
PSYC 6900G - PhD Research
PSYC 6920G - PhD Proposal and Candidacy Exam
PSYC 6930G - PhD Comprehensive Examination
PSYC 6940G - Professional Development
PSYC 6910G - PhD Thesis
PSYC 5020G - Advanced Methods in Neuroscience
PSYC 5030G - Advanced Multivariate Statistics
SSCI 5060G - Advanced Methods in Qualitative Research
PSYC 5040G - Advanced Research Methods
PSYC 5110G - Aggression
PSYC 5120G - Applied Neuroscience
PSYC 5130G - Cognitive/Affective Neuroscience
PSYC 5140G - Interpersonal Relations and Group Processes
PSYC 5150G - Memory
PSYC 5160G - Psychotherapy
PSYC 5170G - Readings in Classical Psychology
PSYC 5180G - Social Influence
PSYC 5190G - Stereotypes & Prejudice
PSYC 5200G - Cognitive Development
PSYC 5210G - Psychometrics
PSYC 5220G - Social Cognition
PSYC 5299G - Fundamental Topics in Psychology
PSYC 5510G - Confessions and Interrogations
PSYC 5520G - Neurobiology of Antisocial Behaviour
PSYC 5540G - Personality and Crime
PSYC 5550G - Psychology and Law Enforcement
PSYC 5560G - Psychology and the Courtroom
PSYC 5570G - Psychology and Contemporary Issues in Youth Justice
PSYC 5580G - Psychopathic Behaviour
PSYC 5590G - Risk Assessment
PSYC 5600G - Sexual Offending
PSYC 5610G - The Child Witness
PSYC 5620G - Wrongful Conviction
PSYC 5630G - Forensic Psychology Practicum
PSYC 5640G - Forensic Mental Health
PSYC 5650G - Deception Detection
PSYC 5660G - Investigative Psychology
PSYC 5699G - Special Topics in Forensic Psychology
PSYC 5900G - MSc Research
For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Forensic Psychology, PhD - Direct entry. Courses are subject to change without notice.

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🏫About Ontario Tech University

Ontario Tech University, located in Oshawa, Canada, is a modern and technology-driven institution at the forefront of innovation and research. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning and industry collaborations, the university equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the ever-evolving technological landscape. Ontario Tech University offers programs in engineering, business, health sciences, computer science, and more. It provides students with access to cutting-edge research facilities, entrepreneurship opportunities, and a supportive network of faculty and industry professionals.

🏠 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:

827 RMB

Tuition fee:

19,166 USD per year

76,664 USD in total

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

Application step 1

Application step 2

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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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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