Psychiatry Research (PhD)

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

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 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 10,257 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Psychiatry Research (PhD)

About

Why choose this program?

Get the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a doctoral-level professional in clinical and neuroscience research concerning mental health and illness.

Coursework covers advanced statistics and experiential psychiatry, as well as two comprehensives. You will achieve advanced level skills in critical appraisal, study design, statistics, complex data analysis, scientific writing, and understanding of psychiatric illnesses.

As part of this program, you will complete independent Doctoral dissertation research under the supervision of one of our faculty.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

PhD Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent. 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

PhD graduates pursue positions in academia, including post-doctoral fellowships and faculty positions, or could work in the public or private healthcare sectors.