Master Of Science - Psychological Science - (Thesis)

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Science in Psychological Science program at Lakehead University, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Applicants must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute.
• A four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent is required, with at least a second class standing (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent.
• For applicants from countries with a British-patterned grading system, a minimum grade of B, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.
• Applicants must include a copy of their institution's grading scale when uploading transcripts.
• An undergraduate thesis or equivalent research experience is required for admission into the MSc Psychological Science program.
• Students who have not completed a degree course in advanced statistics and experimental design will be required to take Psychology 4111 (Statistics for Psychology 3).
• Offers of admission may include course prerequisites and/or co-requisites that must be completed with a minimum grade of 70% within the specified period.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission; all applicants will be advised of their admission status in writing.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is recommended to have an overall standing of Second Class - Upper Division or higher. Additionally, applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied in an English school system for more than three years will need to present proof of English proficiency through standardized tests.

The application for the Master of Science in Psychological Science program will close to domestic applicants on April 1st. It is advisable for all students to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university. Lakehead University accepts the following as proof of English language proficiency:

• Successful completion of one of the below language tests with the required minimum scores
• Successful completion of Lakehead University’s Academic English Program
• Successful completion of one of our approved Pathway Partner’s ESL programs
• Successful completion of Senior Level English courses

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) - 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.