Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

Simon Fraser University

Submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicants ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest. Proof of English Language proficiency, A Masters degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institutionA Bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.0, or a grade point average of at least 3.67/4.33 (A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant program's master's program if no course work is required as part of the doctoral degree.Completion of at least 75% of the course work units required for the relevant programs masters program, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.Students admitted to our graduate programs are expected to have an undergraduate Major or Honours degree in Psychology. Experience in a research lab is highly recommended. Incoming students must have a solid understanding of methods and statistics used in Psychology, as they will take advanced courses in both in their first year. They also need a foundation in theory and a solid understanding of the literature associated with their research in psychology.The Clinical Neuropsychology Stream and the Cognitive and Neural Sciences stream may consider applicants with undergraduate degrees in Cognitive Science, Behavioural Neuroscience, or Neuroscience, assuming significant coursework in research methods and statistics and in areas of Psychology relevant to the stream.The minimum for admission to any graduate program at SFU is an undergraduate CGPA of 3.0 for consideration. Applicants with a CGPA under 3.5 are unlikely to be accepted to graduate programs in Psychology. While applicants generally have CGPA of 3.5 minimum, the average accepted applicant to our clinical program is about 3.9 (based on a 4.33 scale).IELTS - The University minimum requirements for English proficiency is an overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section.TOEFL - The University minimum requirement for the internet-based exam is a total score of 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.