Psychiatry Research (MSc)

    Psychiatry Research (MSc)

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 9,649 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Psychiatry Research (MSc)

    About

    Why choose this program?

    Our vibrant master's program prepares students to conduct research into psychiatric disorders. The MSc coursework covers relevant current topics including (but not limited to) diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders, neuroimaging, early interventions, personalized psychiatry, research methods that are used in medical research but also some that are specific to psychiatry, along with a graduate level statistics course.

    Highlights of the program include:

    • Small class size, allowing for great opportunities for discussion
    • Lectures from faculty experts
    • One-on-one mentoring by a faculty supervisor and further support from a supervisory committee
    • Guaranteed stipend with top-ups for externally funded students

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Master's degree Four-year bachelor's degree. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study. Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

    English Program Requirements

    Minimum test scores

    The Faculty of Graduate Studies accepts a wide range of ESL tests for admissions up to two years after completion. We also accept the completion of the Dalhousie English Language Studies Department course, English for Academic Purposes - Level 2.

    Some programs require higher ESL test scores than the minimums required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies that are listed below. Visit our Graduate Programs page to learn your program's specific requirements and contact your program before you apply if you are unsure of what is needed for admission.

    Dalhousie English Language Studies Department course:
    English for Academic Purposes - Level 2
    Minimum acceptable score: Overall grade of A- for the course.

    TOEFL iBT (In-person, online and at-home edition)
    Minimum acceptable score: 92

    MET
    C1-level and 4-skills test required
    64 (with no skills area below 53)

    IELTS (Academic, in-person and online)
    Minimum acceptable score: 7

    CAEL (In-person and online)
    Minimum acceptable score: 70 with no band score lower than 60

    Pearson English Test PTE Academic
    Minimum acceptable score: Overall score of 65 and nothing below 54

    Career

    Careers

    Graduates of our MSc program may work in research laboratories, in the pharmaceutical industry, or in government. They may also apply to PhD or MD programs or teach at the community college level.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    9,649 / year
    Psychiatry Research (MSc)
    Dalhousie University
    Dalhousie University
    Canada

    Canada, Halifax