Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants who wish to enrol in the collaborative specialization must apply to and be admitted to both the collaborative specialization and a graduate degree program in one of the collaborating graduate units.

• Applicants must provide:

  • A statement of purpose that describes background experience relating to psychology, psychiatry, and engineering, and motivation for pursuing studies in PsychEng. Complete the online registration form.

  • A supervisor's letter of recommendation in support of the student's application to PsychEng.

Completion Requirements

• Two sessions of APS1305H PsychEng Seminar Series — Master's Level.

• Two PsychEng elective half courses (1.0 FCE). One of the courses must be from the other discipline. Students from one discipline (psychology, psychiatry, or engineering) should first consult with the instructor before registering for a course in the other discipline to ensure adequate fit in terms of interest and preparation. Psychology and Medical Science students must complete at least one graduate course in Engineering, and Engineering students must complete at least one graduate course in either Psychology or Medical Science.

• A thesis focused on a topic in the area of the collaborative specialization.

• All students enrolled in the collaborative specialization must complete the requirements of the collaborative specialization, in addition to those requirements for the degree program in their home graduate unit. The collaborative specialization director and/or specialization committee is/are responsible for certifying the completion of the collaborative specialization requirements. The home graduate unit is solely responsible for the approval of the student’s home degree requirements.