4.1 Qualifications for Admission
4.1.1 Graduate Diploma Programs
To be considered for admission to a Graduate Diploma program the minimum requirements will normally be a second-class degree in an appropriate area of study from a university of recognized standing.
A student admitted to a Graduate Diploma program, who has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the appropriate Faculty/School/Department an ability to pursue research at the master's level, may be permitted subsequently to transfer candidature to that of a master's in the affiliated program area and will thereafter be awarded only the master's at the end of the candidature.
 

4.1.2 Master's Programs
To be considered for admission to a Master's program, the minimum requirements will normally be a second-class degree in an appropriate area of study from a university of recognized standing.
In exceptional cases, and upon the recommendation of the appropriate academic unit, students who apply for admission and do not meet the minimum admission requirements to a Master’s program described above may be considered for a qualifying year. Academic units will make recommendations for the qualifying year, including the appropriate courses to take during this period, to the School of Graduate Studies at the time of admission assessment.
 

4.1.3 Ph.D. and Psy.D. Programs
To be considered for admission to a Ph.D. program, the minimum requirements will normally be a Master's degree from a university of recognized standing, in an appropriate area of study. Other students may be considered for admission to a Ph.D. program provided that:

they have been registered in a Master's program for a minimum of 12 months, and have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Faculty/School/Department concerned their ability to pursue research at the Doctoral level. Such transfer should take place no later than the 5th semester of the student's Master's program as indicated as indicated on the Financial and Administrative Services website; or

they hold a Bachelor's Degree with Honours, or equivalent, from a university of recognized standing, and that the Faculty/School/Department is satisfied of the students' ability to pursue research at the Doctoral level.

To be considered for admission to the Psy.D. program, the minimum requirements will normally be an undergraduate honours degree in Psychology that includes senior courses as indicated under the Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Psychology.

 

4.1.4 Applicants Not Meeting Qualifications
Only in exceptional circumstances, and only upon the recommendation of the Faculty/School/Department concerned, will the Dean consider applicants who do not meet the requirements outlined in Qualifications for Admission, Master's Programs or Qualifications for Admission, Ph.D. and Psy.D. Programs.
 

4.1.5 English Proficiency Requirements
Since English is the primary language of instruction at this University, all applicants seeking admission to the School of Graduate Studies must possess an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English as a prerequisite to admission. Regardless of country of origin or of citizenship status, applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This demonstration may take one of the following forms:
Successful completion of the equivalent of three years of full-time instruction in an English language secondary institution as recognized by Memorial University of Newfoundland including successful completion of at least two courses in English at the Grade XII (or equivalent) level. Please note that these courses must be other than English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) courses.