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Psychology (Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis)

University of Guelph
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #30
Tuition EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Guelph, Canada
Language English

Program 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Guelph, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Psychology (Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Design and Statistics
  2. Developmental Psychopathology
  3. Cognitive Assessment of Children and Adolescents
  4. Developmental Psychopathology: Etiology and Assessment
  5. Personality and Social Assessment of Children and Adolescents
  6. Learning Disorders: Research and Clinical Practice
  7. Psychological Applications of Multivariate Analysis
  8. Ethical Issues in Psychology
  9. 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 Honour’s 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

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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