Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care

McMaster University

Canada, Hamilton

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McMaster University

Canada , Hamilton

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

Mix

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 10,330 / term

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care

About

Child life specialists are members of pediatric interdisciplinary health care teams whose primary focus is on the developmental and emotional needs of children and their families. The program is designed to meet the learning needs for Canadian and international students as well as the health care systems need for certified child life specialists with Masters level training. The program includes a stream for child life specialists already in the field that wish to upgrade their qualifications to a Masters degree.

A research-intensive program of graduate studies, with the goal of producing world-class research output and high-calibre researchers. This program provides a unique combination of hands-on personal mentorship, access to the most advanced instrumentation and research facilities, a collegial and supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to conduct cutting-edge research in all disciplines of modern chemical science. Areas of Research Analytical and Environmental Biological Inorganic Materials Organic Physical Theoretical

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Honours Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
B+ (B- for Engineering) minimum average, based on a full year equivalent of final year courses (3rd/4th level) relevant to the program
Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.
Degrees and grades from foreign universities are evaluated for their equivalency to McMaster’s. Please contact the program for specific details.
Departments or programs may establish additional requirements, such as scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Admission is competitive: meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
The admission decision is not subject to appeal
Applicants who do not meet the above mentioned requirements, should consult the Graduate Calendar to determine the requirements for exceptional cases

English Program Requirements

Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:

TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
MELAB: minimum score of 85
PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B

Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 10,330

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