The GRE is required only if you are applying to the Masters in Applied Psychological Science (co-op) program.  Please note that this requirement has been suspended for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students applying to the MAPS program for Fall 2024 are no longer required to submit their GRE results. Although not a requirement, if students (a) wish to strengthen their application or (b) have already written the GRE exam, we encourage you to submit your GRE results as part of your application
The GRE is not required for students who are applying to any other graduate program offered in Experimental Psychology (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) or the Psy.D. program.
Information about the GRE exam (what it is, preparation materials, etc.) is available at www.ets.org.. 
Students should arrange to take the general GRE so that scores arrive at Memorial University before January 5 for admission to the Masters in Applied Psychological Science (co-op) program.
8. Is an undergraduate Honours degree required for admission?
Evidence of research experience is important for students applying to our M.Sc. program. An honours degree that includes a research-based thesis provides this evidence. If you have not completed an honours degree, the committee that evaluates your application will consider other evidence of research experience.
In order to be considered for admission into the PsyD program an honours degree in Psychology (including an honours thesis) OR an equivalent degree (with equivalent courses in psychology and equivalent research experience) is required.
An honours degree is important for students applying to our M.A.P.S. program, but in this case, employment experience will also be considered.
9. What are the "cutoffs" for grades (e.g. GPA) and GRE scores?
As the competition changes from year to year, there are no predetermined academic and GRE cutoff scores.
10. How does the department make its decisions about acceptance and fellowship awards?
Acceptance and fellowship recommendations are made on a competitive basis. The committee examines your total application, which includes the following components: applicant's statement on the application form, academic record as described by your official transcript, letters of reference, and GRE scores. Other material (e.g. abstracts of published papers or presentations at meetings, an abstract of your honours thesis, or other samples of your work) will also be examined if available. Your academic record (GPA) is the most important part of your application for fellowship award decisions.
11. When are admission and fellowship award decisions made?

The Psychology department will inform students about these decisions via e-mail during the first two weeks in April. An official acceptance letter will follow from the School of Graduate Studies.

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) FAQ

How long is the programme?
The PsyD programme involves 3 years of course work, thesis research, and practica. By the end of the third year, students will have completed their course work, made considerable progress on their research thesis, and completed a comprehensive exam. Students who pass this exam will then need to complete a one-year pre-doctoral internship.

If I don’t have an undergraduate degree in Psychology can I still apply?
In order to be considered for admission into the PsyD program an honours degree in Psychology including an honours thesis or a degree in psychology with equivalent research experience is required. This requirement is in line with the Position of the Association of Canadian Psychology Regulatory Organizations (ACPRO).