GRADUATE STUDIES
Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science: Program Requirements
- Admission criteria and procedures
Tip: Contact the faculty member you are interested in working with so that both of you can find out if you are a good match. - Criteria for satisfactory progress
- Full psychology course list
- Currently offered BBCS courses
The master's program normally extends over two calendar years. For students with an honours degree in psychology the requirements for the master's program are below.
Not all courses listed in the Graduate Calendar are offered each year. Also, depending on who teaches the courses, the contents changes from year to year. View Currently Offered Courses to find more specific description of the course contents.
| Year | Research Requirements | Required Courses |
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| MSc 1 |
Master's Thesis Research: PSYC899
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Select 2 BBCS courses:
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| MSc 2 |
Master's Thesis Research: PSYC899
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Select 2 more BBCS courses from the list above |
Courses are selected in consultation with the supervisor and the program chair. Graduate courses offered by Departments other than Psychology also may be taken to meet the program requirements with the permission of the supervisor and program chair.
Students working with animals will also take QACS799: Introduction to Animal Care.
The doctoral program in Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science may be completed in two years of study by students with a master's degree in psychology. Typically, however, students require more time to complete the doctoral program. The requirements for the program are:
| Year | Research Requirements | Required Courses |
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| PhD 1 |
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| PhD 2 |
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| PhD 3/4 |
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Graduate students in the BBCS program are encouraged to participate in the BBCS Research Seminar even after completing PSYC811, PSYC812, PSYC907, and PSYC908 for as long as they are registered full time in the program.