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What can I do with this degree?
Graduates of our program may work in research laboratories, in the pharmaceutical industry, or in government. MSc graduates may also go on to apply to PhD programs or to teach at the community college level. All of these career trajectories of MSc in Psychiatry graduates have been reported by those administering parallel programs at McGill University and at the University of Alberta.
What is the annual stipend?
MSc in Psychiatry Research: First year masters’ tuition and fees are considerably higher than those paid in the 2nd year. As such, the stipend for master’s students differs from year 1 to year 2. The department guarantees financial support of $27,000 for the 1st year of study for all non-resident graduate students in our MSc in Psychiatry Research program. For the 2nd year, a stipend of $20,000 is guaranteed, provided they are making satisfactory progress. Students must be aware that departmental funding is only guaranteed for 2 years maximum.
PhD in Psychiatry Research: The department guarantees financial support of $27,000 per annum for all non-resident graduate students in our PhD in Psychiatry Research program for a maximum of 5 years, provided they are making satisfactory progress.
Students are expected to apply for all funding support for which they are eligible. Learn more about financing your studies in the Psychiatry Research Graduate Student Handbook [PDF - 480 KB] and by visiting the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.
When applying to the program, do I need to take the Graduate Record Exams (GREs)?
No. If you have GRE scores, and wish to send them, you may, but they are not required.
Do you have part-time graduate programs?
No, the MSc and PhD in Psychiatry Research are currently only being offered as a full-time programs.
For more information, view the Psychiatry Research Graduate Student Handbook [PDF - 480 KB]