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:

• Graduates must hold a recognized university, college, or institute degree.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement is required.
• A four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent is necessary.
• For applicants from countries with a British-patterned grading system, 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.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

International students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, should ensure they meet these requirements:

• Include a copy of the institution's grading scale when uploading transcripts.
• Applicants holding degrees outside the discipline area may be considered based on courses taken and academic standing.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission; recommendations from the academic unit are necessary.

In addition to the general admission requirements, the following program-specific requirements apply:

• Students typically apply for acceptance to the Collaborative Program with Specialization in Gerontology at the same time as applying 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 one of the collaborating academic units: Education, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, or Sociology.
• Preference is given to students with a major or minor in Gerontology, relevant undergraduate courses, or work/volunteer experience related to aging issues.

For any clarification and support regarding these requirements, 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:

• 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: 120 (no individual sub-score less than 115)
• 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 Overall Score: 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.