The program will prepare students for careers related to the following: Administration in provincial and federal programs; Advertising and marketing; Behavioural science and statistical research in government organizations; Design and evaluation of community programs; Research and/or teaching in college and university settings; Research and practice in behavioural science crime units within law enforcement; Research in mental health institutions, hospital settings, justice-related institutes, correctional facilities, pharmaceutical industry and educational entertainment industry; Trial consulting. The program will also allow professionals (e.g., law enforcement officials) to advance in their current fields.

Hold a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in Psychology or a related field (e.g., Neuroscience, Computer Science, Biology, Criminology) at a recognized institution. Students with both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees are encouraged to apply. Overall academic standing of at least a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent), with a minimum academic standing of B+ (GPA: 3.3 on a 4.3 scale or 77 to 79 per cent) in the final two full-time years (four terms) of undergraduate study, including elective courses. English language proficiency. Note: Completion of an honours thesis, or comparable research experience, is highly preferred but not required. Applicants with unrelated backgrounds may be admitted as special cases. However, applicants without sufficient psychology background or those who do not meet the admission requirements of the program may not be prepared to perform successfully in the program courses. In this case, they may be required to take additional courses or admitted as qualifying students. Please see the Graduate Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue for additional details.