Psychology
Understand human behaviour - one of Canada's most popular and versatile degrees.
Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Canadian university psychology programs are research-focused - students learn statistics, research methodology, and empirical analysis alongside theories of cognition, development, social behaviour, and abnormal psychology. Clinical practice requires graduate training.
Admission Average
mid to high 80s (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- One additional U/M course
- Biology (recommended)
Skills You'll Build
- Statistical Analysis
- Research Design & Methods
- Critical Thinking About Behaviour
- Written Communication
- Understanding of Mental Health
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Common path
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
- University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON
Psychology Admission Averages by University
- Psychology (Honours) at McMaster University – high 80s
- Psychology (Honours) at Queen's University – high 80s
- Psychology at University of Guelph – high 80s
- Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University – high 80s
- Psychology at Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- Psychology at McGill University – high 80s
- Psychology at Université de Montréal – high 80s
- Psychology at Université Laval – high 80s
- Psychology at Acadia University – high 80s
- Psychology at Carleton University – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- Psychology at University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at University of Northern BC – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at Concordia University – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at Bishop's University – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at University of Alberta – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at University of Calgary – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at Mount Royal University – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at Dalhousie University – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at St. Francis Xavier University – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at University of Manitoba – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at University of Winnipeg – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at University of Regina – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at University of New Brunswick – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at Mount Allison University – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at University of Prince Edward Island – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology at Western University – high 70s-80s
- Psychology at University of Ottawa – high 70s-low 80s
- Psychology at Brock University – high 70s-80s
- Psychology at University of Windsor – high 70s-80s
- Psychology at York University – high 70s-80s
Careers This Major Leads To
- Psychiatrist – Entry $250,000
- School Counsellor – Entry $60,000
- Social Worker (RSW) – Entry $50,000
- Professor / Academic – Entry $80,000