Psychiatry Research (MSc)

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Halifax

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,202 / year

Next Intake September-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.