University of Regina

Overview

The PhD in Experimental and Applied Psychology at the University of Regina offers an advanced education in psychological research, equipping students with the skills necessary to explore critical areas such as cognition, development, neuroscience, and social psychology. This program emphasizes rigorous training, including faculty-supervised thesis work and comprehensive examinations, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for careers in research and academia.

What you'll study

Programme Structure

• Research training and doctoral milestones
  • Faculty-supervised thesis: Develop a doctoral thesis under the mentorship of a faculty supervisor as a key graduation requirement.
  • Comprehensive examinations: Complete comprehensive exams to fulfill doctoral criteria.
• Core research areas
  • Cognitive psychology: Investigate topics such as attention, perception, memory, and the implications of misinformation, including its relevance to policing and investigative interviewing.
  • Developmental psychology: Explore childhood learning, development, and the application of forensic psychology in the justice system, including eyewitness reliability and law enforcement decision-making.
  • Neuroscience: Study neural correlates of emotional expression, cognitive and visuomotor skill differences, and the impact of prenatal hormone exposure on behavior.
  • Social psychology: Examine healthcare decisions, debriefing practices, and justice-related decision-making involving investigators, judges, and jurors.
• Research participation: Engage in ongoing faculty research projects to enhance research skills and contribute to scholarly activities, including conference presentations.

Entry requirements

Applicants are generally expected to possess a thesis-based Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, along with adequate academic preparation for doctoral-level studies. Conditional admission may be granted if additional background training or prerequisite coursework is needed, though such coursework will not count toward formal degree requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates of the PhD program in Experimental and Applied Psychology are well-equipped for a variety of career paths, including academic positions, research roles in governmental and non-governmental organizations, and consulting in various sectors such as healthcare and justice. The rigorous training and research experience gained through this program enable graduates to contribute significantly to the field of psychology and related disciplines.