Master Of Arts - Clinical Psychology - Gerontology - (Thesis)

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Gerontology, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Applicants must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement is required.
• Degree students must have a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent.
• For applicants from countries that follow a British-patterned grading system:
  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined based on annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate.
  • A minimum grade of B, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.
  • The National Diploma and Higher National Diploma are not recognized for admission to a graduate-level program.
  • Include a copy of your institution grading scale when uploading your transcripts.
  • Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Applicants holding a degree in a different discipline will be considered based on courses taken and academic standing.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission; all applicants will be advised of their admission status in writing.

Program Specific Requirements:

• Students normally apply for acceptance to the Collaborative Program with Specialization in Gerontology at the same time as they apply for admission to the graduate program of the collaborating academic unit.
• Students wishing to acquire a graduate degree with a Specialization in Gerontology must be admitted to the graduate program in one of the collaborating academic units: Education, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, or Sociology.
• Preference will be given to students with a major or minor in Gerontology, relevant undergraduate courses, or relevant work or volunteer experience dealing with issues of aging.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university and will be required to present proof of English language proficiency. Lakehead University may consider the following as proof of English language proficiency:

To satisfy Lakehead University's English language proficiency requirements, applicants can complete one of the following recognized language tests with the required minimum scores:

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) or CAEL CE (Computer Edition) or CAEL Online - Minimum Score: 60
• Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
• Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
• Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19)

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.