Psychology (Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis)
University of GuelphProgram Overview
The Psychology (Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis) at University of Guelph is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Psychology (Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Guelph, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology (Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Design and Statistics
- Developmental Psychopathology
- Cognitive Assessment of Children and Adolescents
- Developmental Psychopathology: Etiology and Assessment
- Personality and Social Assessment of Children and Adolescents
- Learning Disorders: Research and Clinical Practice
- Psychological Applications of Multivariate Analysis
- Ethical Issues in Psychology
- Clinical Diagnostic and Interviewing Skills
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Honours degree in Psychology (including Developmental, Abnormal Psych courses) OR an MA in Child Clinical/Counseling.
Experience working with children, adolescent, or families in some capacity. Also, research experience beyond that for the Honours thesis is desired.
An overall GPA of A and a Psych GPA of A- minimally, based on roughly the final 2 years of coursework in your program.
Excellent grades (A- minimally) in research design and statistics courses, and at least 2 statistics courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Guelph directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Guelph
University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
TheUniversity of Guelph(U of GorGuelph) is a comprehensivepublicresearch universityinGuelph,Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation ofOntario Agricultural College(1874),...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
