M.A Psychology at The University Of British Columbia [UBC], Vancouver Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of Arts [M.A] [Psychology] From The University of British Columbia

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Psychology)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$7,030 /Yr

CA$9,500 /Yr
  • UBC Psychology follows an apprenticeship model of graduate training, where each graduate student collaborates with a faculty member.
  • Thedepartment is strongly research-oriented and graduate students are expected to engage in research from the start of their studies.
  • Prospective applicants are therefore advised to review research interests of our faculty members and identify the best match(es) in potential supervisors.
  • The primary aim of the program is to provide students with the skills necessary to conduct psychological research that is publishable in leading journals.
  • The graduate program is a unitized MA-PhD program, only admitting applicants who intend to complete the PhD program.
  • To be eligible for the PhD program, applicants must have completed a thesis-based MA/MSc degree in Psychology.
  • Thesis-based MA/MSc degree in related disciplines such as Neuroscience or Cognitive Science can be accepted at the discretions of the potential supervisors, Area Coordinator, and the Graduate Advisor.
  • Applicants with a BA/BSc in Psychology are not eligible for the PhD program and must apply to the MA program first.
  • The MA program is a 24-month program, which is typically followed by an average of four-five years to complete the PhD program.
  • There is one intake per year (September) and the department accepts 10-15 graduate students each year.
  • UBC Psychology is a leader in research and scholarship at the graduate and postgraduate level.


Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Summer 2025 Intake Oct 1, 2024 - Jan 15, 2025
Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake Oct 1, 2024 - Jan 15, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$7030 (CAD 9500)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and Meal$9158 (CAD 12375)
Total Cost$9158 (CAD 12375)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Following are the academic requirements needed to attend the program:

  • Students admitted to the program are expected to have an Honours degree in psychology or a related field, with a minimum average of A- grade (80%). Official transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended.

Indian student requirements

  • A four-year bachelor's degree or a master's degree.
  • The bachelor’s degree with 65% marks or 8 on a 10-point scale.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

310 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

52 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Ranking

20242023202220212020201920182017

Times Higher Education logo
Psychology 17 out of 621 in Global Ranking
( #2 out of 29 in Canada 2024)

QS World University logo
Psychology 19 out of 330 in Global Ranking
( #2 out of 17 in Canada 2024)

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For Summer 2025 Intake (15th Jan 2025)
Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake (15th Jan 2025)
USD 12,005 /Yr
CAD 16,223 /Yr
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • TOEFL: 100
  • GRE: 310
  • PTE: 52
Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake (1st Dec 2023)
USD 14,599 /Yr
CAD 19,728 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 86
  • PTE: 65
Winter Application Deadline for 2024 Intake (1st Jun 2023)
Fall Application Deadline for 2024 Intake (1st Feb 2024)
USD 13,104 /Yr
CAD 17,708 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 85
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEIC: 601
Application Deadline For Winter 2024 Intake (7th Dec 2023)
Application Deadline for Summer 2024 Intake (1st Apr 2024)
USD 18,499 /Yr
CAD 24,998 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 88
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 60
  • GRE: 304
Application Deadline For September 2023 Intake (1st Dec 2023)
USD 17,085 /Yr
CAD 23,088 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 90
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • PTE: 63

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
UBC Graduate Dean’s Entrance ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
UBC Graduate Support Initiative (GSI) AwardsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Ontario Graduate FellowshipScholarship per student$ 6,568/Yr$8,875Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
University of Montreal ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
QS Scholarship for Academic ExcellenceScholarship per student$ 7,400/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Laval University ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific


Options Available

ProgramDelivery TypeDurationProgram TypeTution Fees
M.A Counseling Psychologyfull time2 yearson-campus, Course Based,Thesis Based$12005.02

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sharvari bhat
Hello I am Sharvari Bhat from India. I have completed my bachelor's in pharmacy and masters in pharmacology. Have 4 months of work experience in Nivea as a trainee formulator and currently working at Tata memorial cancer research center as a researcher. Kindly guide me for the application procedures
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Karan Gupta

You can apply for admission to UBC through their online application portal. You need to fulfill all the admission requirements and submit mandatory documents on the portal. You can check on UBC admissions

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krishti chaudhary
I have bachelors degree for nursing (4 years) and 2.9 years experience as an instructor and 2.5 years experience in hospital. Can I get admission in the UBC for masters in critical care nursing?
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Ashish Ramtari

The University of British Columbia does not offer Masters in Critical Care Nursing to the students.

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ramandeep kaur
i had bachelors degree for MLT ( 3 years) and 2 years of experience as pathological technician. can i get admission in the UBC for masters in pathology?
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Sinbad Chongtham

To apply for the Master in Pathology program at UBC, you must have a  four-year Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree from a recognized university. International students from non-English speaking nations must also submit a valid English Language Proficiency test score.

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