Graduate Programs

Take your passion for psychological science further. The Department of Psychology offers world-class, research-driven graduate programs designed to kickstart your career in industry, justice systems, or academia.

🎓 Our Graduate Program Offerings
We offer specialized pathways at both the Master’s, Doctoral, and Diploma levels:
  • M.Sc. in Applied Psychology – Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Stream
    Focuses on individual, group, and organizational behavior to solve critical problems in the modern workplace. Home to the largest concentration of I/O faculty in Canada and affiliated with the CN Centre for Occupational Health & Safety.     
  • M.Sc. in Applied Psychology – Forensic Psychology Stream
    An intensive, non-clinical research program focusing on human behavior within the legal and justice systems, covering risk assessment instruments, correctional psychology, and legal procedures.     
  • Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    A terminal, three-year doctoral degree (post-Master's) designed to build elite competencies in personnel selection, organizational intervention, team structures, and advanced quantitative research.     
  • Graduate Diploma in Personnel Psychology
    A flexible, 5-course online diploma completed over two years on a part-time basis for working professionals looking to elevate their HR and personnel workflows.     
🚀 Why Choose SMU Psychology?
  • Hands-On Experiential Learning: Our M.Sc. tracks integrate intensive practical training. I/O students complete a paid field internship, while Forensic students complete a targeted field practicum.
  • Vibrant Research Culture: Work directly alongside faculty recognized internationally for work in workplace safety, occupational health, and legal-psychological tool development. Every graduate student conducts and defends an original Master's thesis or Doctoral dissertation. 
  • Guaranteed Funding Opportunities: Eligible full-time graduate students are automatically considered for generous financial support, including Graduate Fellowships, Teaching Assistantships (TAs), and Research Assistantships (RAs). 
📋 Ready to Join Us?
Admission to our graduate programs is competitive. Here is what you need to know to prepare your application:
  • Key Deadline: December 15th for all regular fall admissions (September start).
  • Core Requirements: An Honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent 60 credit hours of psychology course work including an independent research project), a personal statement/CV, official transcripts, and 3 academic recommendation forms.
  • Tip for Success: Prospective students are strongly encouraged to review our faculty directories and look up potential research advisors whose work aligns with their thesis interests before applying.
👉 Apply to the Saint Mary's Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR)
👉 View Detailed Graduate Program Tuition & Fees 
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