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 and demonstrate evidence of scholarly achievement.
- 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 hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Psychology or a related interdisciplinary program with at least a 70% average (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent.
- 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 successfully completed with a minimum grade of 70% within the specified period.
- In addition to transcripts and letters of recommendation, applicants must include a detailed statement of research interests and objectives, along with the names of Psychology faculty for potential master's thesis supervision.
For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is important to note the following:
- Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as all applicants will be advised by the Office of Graduate Studies in writing of their admission status.
- Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
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:
1. Language Tests:
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: 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)
Applicants to Nursing, Consecutive Bachelor of Education programs and Juris Doctor degree program must successfully complete one of the recognized tests with the appropriate minimum scores, or have studied 3 years in an English medium, in order to be considered for admission.
2. Medium of Instruction
Applicants to an undergraduate program at Lakehead University may meet our English language requirements by completing a certain number of years of study at a school where English is the language of instruction:
- University Level: One year of full-time undergraduate/graduate-level study at a university where English is the language of instruction in a country where English is the official language.
- College Level: Two years of full-time diploma level study at a college where English is the language of instruction in a country where English is the official language.
- High School Level: Three years of full-time study at a high school where English is the language of instruction. English does not need to be the official language of the country.
Applicants must arrange to have a school administrator send a letter, confirming that their medium of instruction was in English, directly to Lakehead University. Alternatively, the official transcript must indicate the language of instruction was English.
3. Lakehead University Academic English Program:
Applicants will automatically be considered for admission through Lakehead University's Academic English Program if they meet Lakehead University's admission requirements but do not meet English language proficiency requirements.
4. Approved Pathway Programs:
For a list of Lakehead University's approved Academic English pathway partners, contact Lakehead University International for specific requirements.
5. Completion of Senior Level English Courses:
For all undergraduate programs excluding limited enrolment programs, Lakehead University may accept certain senior-level English courses at the high school level:
- Ontario high school’s Grade 12 university-level English (ENG4U): 70%
- Any other Canadian provincial Grade 12 academic level English course that is equivalent to ENG4U: 70%
- International Baccalaureate Programme: 3 Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) English A: Literature; HL or SL English A: Language and Literature
- British Patterned Curriculum: C
- Ordinary Level English Language
- Advanced Subsidiary Level Literature in English and English Language, Language and Literature, or English as a Second Language
- Advanced Level Literature in English, English Language, or English as a Second Language
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.
