Psychotherapy (MSc)

The psychotherapy program is a 20-month, course-based professional program. Courses cover introduction to advanced topics on mental health and evidence-based psychotherapy, with a specific focus on cognitive behavioural therapy.

The courses include nine classroom-based courses and two clinical practicum courses. The classroom-based courses include didactic lectures, small-group tutorials, self-directed activities, class presentations and practical, hands-on learning experiences.

• 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