Psychology (Industrial and Organizational Psychology) - Master of Applied Science (MASc)

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Psychology, Anthropology and Sociology (PAS) Building on À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's South Campus, across from Laurel Creek.

Become an exceptional researcher and practitioner who can make a difference to organizations, workers, and the industrial-organizational field broadly with the Master of Applied Science in Psychology (Industrial and Organizational Psychology) program.

In this program you’ll be exposed to psychological theory, research, and methods through coursework and hands-on opportunities. You'll conduct research in collaboration with faculty, culminating in a master’s research paper. You’ll also have the option to complete a full- or part-time internship to get real-world experience.

You’ll be prepared to pursue further study at the PhD level or for a successful career in the private or public sectors.

Program overview

Department/School: Psychology
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months
Registration option(s): Full-time
Study option(s):ÌýMaster's Research Paper

Application deadlines

  • December 1 (for admission in September of the following year)

Note: all relevant documents pertaining to your application must be uploaded by December 1. See theÌýDepartment of Psychology - Application procedures page for detailed information.

Key contacts

Emily Jäkel
gradpsyc@uwaterloo.ca

Admission limitations

Due to funding restrictions, the Faculty of Arts is currently limiting the number of international students we can admit. Please contact the department's Associate Chair, Graduate Studies prior to applying to discuss your interest in this program.

Supervisors

Admission requirements

  • A 80% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Degree requirements

  • Review the degree requirementsÌýon the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar,Ìýincluding the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
  • Check out to see recent submissions from the Department of Psychology graduate students.

Application materials

  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
  • Statement of interest
    • A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to, uploaded as a supporting document in the online application. Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion.
  • Program-specific questions (PSQ)
    • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to. They can be viewed once you’ve started an application and are completed through a form in the online application.Ìý
  • Transcript(s)
  • References
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
    • TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Tuition and fees