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MA in Educational Psychology, Health Professions Education

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Overview

The aim of the MA in Educational Psychology, Health Professions Education concentration (thesis) is to produce graduates who:

  • Are broadly trained in educational psychology and are familiar with concepts that foster effective teaching and learning in the health professions,
  • Can design courses and programs in educational settings as well as work places (e.g., hospitals),
  • Have sufficient research competence to critically evaluate, design, conduct, and report empirical research in medical education and other health professions,
  • Have experience in applying research methods and findings to the solution of practical problems in varied educational settings,
  • Can plan and implement projects thatÌýadvance the scholarship of teaching and learning.

The MA in Educational Psychology (thesis) program is available in twoÌýother concentrations: Human Development; Learning Sciences.


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Click each heading to view admissions requirements:

Academic background & CGPA

  1. An undergraduate degree in education, psychology, or another field relevant to the proposed studies in Educational Psychology. It is recommended that some prior study of a relevant branch of psychology form part of the undergraduate training.
  2. Minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of a 4.0 or higher in undergraduate studies.

International applicants

CGPA Equivalency

If you are an international applicant and wish to find out whether you qualify under Ï㽶ÊÓƵ's CGPA Guidelines for Graduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, visit International CGPA Equivalency.

Proficiency in English

Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not obtained (or are about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized institution in Canada or the US (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of proficiency in oral and written English.

Appropriate exam results must be submitted prior to the application deadline and submitted directly from the language testing proficiency office to McGill. For more information on test requirements, submission of scores, and possible exemptions, visit the McGill Future Graduate Students English Language Proficiency page.

In each case, you must ensure that the official test results are sent directly to McGill (McGill Institution Code: 0935) by the testing service. Applications will not be considered if test results are not available.Ìý Note: TOEFL results are only valid for two years from the date the test was written.

Applicants whose mother tongue is not English may be asked to demonstrate an English-language proficiency beyond the submission of the language proficiency test scores.

Please note that the Department no longer accepts deferrals, except under extraordinary circumstances.

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Applying

We will be accepting applications for our Graduate Programs starting inÌýSeptember 2023. Applications for Fall 2024 admission will be submitted on Slate, McGill's online application portal.

The deadline for online applications isÌýDecember 1stÌýannually (Fall admission only). Click below for the application process and required supporting information.

Please read the program’s admission requirements fully. Please note that the Department no longer accepts deferrals, except under extraordinary circumstances.

Online Application

STEP 1. Complete online Application for Admission

    • Complete an onlineÌýMcGill SlateÌýapplication for admission.ÌýApplicants should review the abovementioned programÌýeligibility requirementsÌýpriorÌýto starting their online application. Applicants should review the GPS step-by-stepÌýApplying and Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Help SiteÌýbefore starting their application.ÌýNote: in order to finalize and submit your Slate application, aÌýnon-refundable application feeÌýis required.
    • Built into the Slate online application are numerous questions requiring personal information specific to every applicant. Program specific requirements within the application are as follows:
      • Letters of Reference: Within the online application, applicantsÌýmust provide valid institutional e-mail addresses forÌýthree (3)Ìýreferees.ÌýÏ㽶ÊÓƵ will send an email to each referee applicants identify on the application form, asking for a reference in support of their application to be admitted.ÌýReferees will be invited to login to a secure portion of the McGill website where they will be required to answer questions about the applicant and will be given the ability to 1) input (via text box) a reference letter either by typing it in directly or by cut-and-paste from an existing document or 2) to upload a letter of reference in PDF format.
      • Statement of Research Interest and Preferred Supervisor(s): Within the online application, applicants are required to concisely outline their proposedÌýarea(s) of research interestÌýshouldÌýthey be admitted to this programÌýÌý(1100 character or approximately 250 word maximum). Applicants will also be required toÌýlist theÌýname(s) of oneÌý(1) or more Health Professions EducationÌýfaculty member(s), in order of preference, whoÌýthey would like to superviseÌýtheir area of research interest(s). Applicants should ensure their preferred supervisor has listed expertise in their chosenÌýarea of research interest. Consult the Health Professions Education faculty membersÌýwebsite to review the list of faculty members and their program areas of expertise.ÌýFor more info on selecting preferred supervisors, see our Admission FAQs.

ÌýSTEP 2. Provide references & upload supporting documents

  • Within Slate, applicants must upload (in PDF format)Ìýthe following supporting documentationÌýby theÌýDecemberÌý1Ìýapplication deadline.Ìý(More details on the uploading process can be viewed on the
    1. Transcripts:ÌýAnÌýunofficial copy of your complete university-level academic record to date must be uploadedÌýthrough Slate- including any McGill transcripts.Ìý(Quebec residents:ÌýCEGEP transcripts are not required).ÌýAll transcripts received via the upload process are consideredÌýunofficial.ÌýÌýIf you are offered admission, you will also need to provide official transcripts (sent to us by mail in a sealed envelope directly from the institution).ÌýYour offer of admission will be contingent upon the receipt and verification of these official documents.ÌýPlease do not send these official records until we request them from you.
    2. CV:ÌýA completed curriculum vitae using the ECPÌýCurriculum Vitae FormÌý[.doc] must be uploaded through Slate.
    3. Personal Statement:ÌýA statementÌýno longerÌýthan two (2) pages in length must be uploaded through Slate.ÌýPlease write the words 'PERSONAL STATEMENT' as well as your first and last name at the top of the page of your pdf document.ÌýThe statement must include the following information: a) Your reason(s) for applying to the program; b) Your career aspirations; and c) Any additional relevant information about yourselfÌýthatÌýyou wish to bring to the attention of the admissions committee.
    4. For International applicants: Submission of documented proof of English language proficiency if applicable, as described in Ï㽶ÊÓƵ above

Notification & confirmation of acceptance

    1. ByÌýApril 1st of each year, candidates offered potential positions in the program will receiveÌýby emailÌýaÌý"Recommendation of Acceptance"Ìýsent to theÌýemail address they provided in Slate. This letter serves to inform the candidate that the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Review Committee has agreed to recommend them into the program and that their application is being transmitted to McGill's Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) for final review and acceptance. In most cases, this review takes approximately 7-10 days.
    2. After review by GPS, successful candidates will be contacted by GPS with anÌýofficial "Offer of Admission".
    3. Candidates are then required toÌýrespond to theirÌýoffer of admissionÌýon-line using your Slate account.

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Tuition & fees

See Graduate Tuition & Fees for fee information.

Information about application fees can be found on the Students Accounts website.

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