Overview

These Psychology programs at McMaster University introduce students to the issues and questions in the field of experimental psychology, and train them on the theoretical basis and research approaches used to study psychological questions.

PNB graduate programs have a particularly strong focus on experimental research. Within the PhD program, a Research and Clinical Training stream, which trains students within a scientist-practitioner model, is available.

Areas of Research

Animal Behaviour

Cognition and Perception

Developmental Psychology

Evolution and Social Behaviour

Systems and Behavioural Neuroscience

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics and Research Design

Contemporary Problems in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour

Advanced Statistics and Computational Methods

Special Topics in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

B+ _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

B+ (B- for Engineering) minimum average, based on a full year equivalent of final year courses (3rd/4th level) relevant to the program

Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.

Degrees and grades from foreign universities are evaluated for their equivalency to McMaster’s. Please contact the program for specific details.

Departments or programs may establish additional requirements, such as scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Admission is competitive: meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

The admission decision is not subject to appeal

Applicants who do not meet the above mentioned requirements, should consult the Graduate Calendar to determine the requirements for exceptional cases

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Tuition Fees

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27498 CAD / year

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5632 CAD / year

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Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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Funding

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