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Master of Science (Psychiatry)


Program Requirements


Students are required to complete a minimum of 6 units in coursework and a thesis.

Coursework


  • Coursework will be specified by the Supervisory Committee.
  • Courses may be taken from the Department of Psychiatry or from outside the department, with permission.
  • Additional coursework may be required.

Thesis


  • Registration in 900-level THES.
    Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis based on research conducted.

Length of Program


The time required to complete the program will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a minimum of 12 months is normally required.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.