MA in Experimental Psychology

The School of Psychology now offers two new masters, an MA with major research paper and an MA, course based with co-op. 

General information and program requirements - Master of Arts Experimental Psychology

MA in Psychedelics and Consciousness Studies

This program is still under development. Admission to this program is not open. 

Psychedelics Studies is concerned with the therapeutic, spiritual, and ritual uses of psychedelics cross-culturally and throughout human history. It is a broad field that draws upon research in human consciousness, psychology, comparative mysticism, medicine, and spiritual care.

  • Apply healing approaches based on non-ordinary states of consciousness using experiential knowledge and skills in traditional healing practices
  • Promote responsible, ethical and decolonized health care.
  • Contribute to the advancement of the psychedelics discipline through research based on combination of theoretical and experimental approaches.
  • Provide professional guidance and support based on research and best practices in mental health and spiritual care, while respecting sociocultural diversity and ethical norms.

General information and program requirements - Master of Arts in Psychedelics and Consciousness Studies

Doctorate in Philosophy Psychology

Study the complexity of human behaviour in sophisticated and creative research environments

In the combined MA/PhD program, you will acquire broad-based research competencies and develop professional skills in behavioural neuroscience, cognition, developmental psychology and social/community psychology. You will have the opportunity to learn from our dynamic team of professors with research interests ranging from neurons to neighbourhoods, and practise in our state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary research facilities, including the INSPIRE laboratory. You will be prepared to work in a number of research settings, including universities, government and industry.

General information and program requirements - Doctorate in Philosophy Psychology

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Since 1941, Psychology at the University of Ottawa has been a reflection of the broad spectrum of modern scientific psychology research and applications.
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6N5
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