Psychology (Honours) at Queen's: Admission Average
Queen's University · Kingston, ON
What average do you need for Psychology (Honours) at Queen's?
Psychology (Honours) at Queen's University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #7 of 15 Queen's programs by admission average.
One of Queen's larger programs, strong research opportunities.
How competitive is it?
Of the 34 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 25 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Psychology at other universities
- McMaster University – high 80s
- University of Guelph – high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 80s
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- McGill University – high 80s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s
- Université Laval – high 80s
- Acadia University – high 80s
- Carleton University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid-to-high 80s
- Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- Concordia University – mid-to-high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Alberta – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Calgary – mid-to-high 80s
- MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
- Mount Royal University – mid-to-high 80s
- Dalhousie University – mid-to-high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Manitoba – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Winnipeg – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Regina – mid-to-high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid-to-high 80s
- Mount Allison University – mid-to-high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Prince Edward Island – mid-to-high 80s
- Western University – high 70s-80s
- University of Ottawa – high 70s-low 80s
- Brock University – high 70s-80s
- University of Windsor – high 70s-80s
- York University – high 70s-80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- One additional U/M course
- Biology (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Psychology
- Statistics
- Research Methods
- Biology
- Writing
These are typical for Psychology programs across Canada. About the Psychology degree
After a Psychology degree
Psychology usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Psychiatrist – $250,000 to $400,000
- School Counsellor – $60,000 to $100,000
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- Professor / Academic – $80,000 to $180,000
- A psychology undergrad alone does not allow you to practice as a psychologist - a PhD or PsyD is required.
- Psychology is Canada's second most popular major - very high competition for graduate programs.
- Social work and counselling master's degrees are more direct paths to clinical work than psychology PhD programs.
Applying to Queen's
Queen's University in Kingston is one of Canada's most storied universities, celebrated for an unusually strong school spirit and tight alumni network. It is particularly well known for the Smith School of Business, which houses one of Canada's premier undergraduate commerce programs. Queen's has a smaller, more residential feel than Toronto or Waterloo, which many students prefer.
Queen's University is in Kingston, ON, was founded in 1841 and has about 28,500 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,200 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Smith Commerce is arguably the most network-driven undergraduate business program in Canada - alumni connections are exceptional.
- Queen's has a strong school spirit culture - demonstrated interest in student life is valued.
- Kingston is small, which some love and others don't - visit before committing.
Other Queen's programs
- Commerce (Smith School) – low-to-mid 90s
- Chemical Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Computer Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Computing (CS) – high 80s
- Life Sciences – high 80s
- Biochemistry – high 80s
- Mathematics & Statistics – high 80s
- Political Studies – high 70s-80s
- History – high 70s-80s
- English – high 70s-80s
- Nursing (BNSc) – high 80s-low 90s
- Education (BEd) – high 70s