Clinical Psychology (PhD)
Contribute significantly to a thriving research environment in the science and practice of psychology.
Why choose this program?
Clinical Psychology at Dalhousie is a fast-track program allowing you to accelerate from the MSc to the Clinical PhD program without writing a Master’s thesis or obtaining a Master’s degree.
You will be involved in research from the outset, and are expected to conduct research leading to empirical, methodological, and/or theoretical advances in your field of study.
The program follows the “scientist-practitioner” model which considers clinical psychology as part of the science of psychology and emphasizes research. You will be assigned a faculty member who will supervise your thesis and other research projects. During the first four years of the Clinical PhD program, you will complete required and elective courses, supervised and thesis research, and gain clinical experience through field placements.
Careers
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
Internship: As part of your degree, you will complete a 1 year clinical residency/internship.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.