Admission to Programs

Before enrolling in any Program offered by the Psychology Department, students MUST have any "4U" Mathematics course or equivalent from high school, and 4.0 full course equivalents (FCEs) for Minors and Majors, or 8.0 FCEs for Specialists, including PSY100Y.  You must also meet the minimum grade criteria for Psychology courses, and a minimum CGPA, as described below for each program.

Once you complete 4.0 FCEs you will be required by the University to enrol in a Subject Program of Study (SubjectPOSt). Admission requirements for students completing their first year of study are provided below.

Note that alll Psychology Programs are "Type 2" SubjectPOSts and as such require completion of specific courses, a minimum CGPA and minimum grades in specific courses for enrolment.  There are three steps to enrolling in a Type 2 SubjectPOSt.  Refer to the UTM Registration Guide for further information and important deadlines.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Students applying from 2014/15 will be required to have completed Grade 12 (4U) Biology and Advanced Functions.

Admission after first year - 4.0 FCE

Psychology Major and Minor

  • PSY100Y5 grade minimum of 63%
  • CGPA minimum of 2.0
  • any Grade 12 4U Mathematics course, or equivalent

Exceptionality Major

  • PSY100Y5 grade minimum of 63%
  • CGPA minimum of 2.0
  • Successful completion of 1.0 credit in Biology
  • any Grade 12 4U Mathematics course, or equivalent

Admission after second year - 8.0 FCE

Psychology Specialist

  • Second year PSYCH average 77%*
  • CGPA minimum of 3.0
  • PSY201H, 202 + 1.5 FCE from PSY200 level
  • any Grade 12 4U Mathematics course, or equivalent

Exceptionality Specialist

  • Second year PSYCH average 75%*
  • CGPA minimum of 2.7
  • PSY201H, 210H,213H + 1.0 FCE from ANT/BIO/SOC 200 level
  • any Grade 12 4U Mathematics course, or equivalent

Behaviour, Genetics and Neurobiology

  • Second year PSYCH average 73%*
  • CGPA minimum of 2.5
  • Succesful completion of CHM140Y5 and MAT132Y5/134Y5/135Y5/137Y5/138Y5
  • PSY201H, 202H + 1.5 FCE from BIO205H/207H/PSY252H/290H
  • any Grade 12 4U Mathematics course, or equivalent

* Based on all required courses indicated including all Psychology courses taken

Failing to Meet Minimum Requirements

If you initially fail to satisfy the entry requirements for specific programs, you may re-apply at a later date if you meet the criteria specified below.  Keep in mind that completion of any Grade 12 4U Mathematics course or equivalent is always mandatory, with NO exceptions!

Psychology Major or Minor Program

  • Completion of PSY201H5 and at least 1.0 FCE from second or higher year requirements with an average grade of at least 63%.  Annual GPA of at least 2.0 in your most recent year of studies at UTM.
  • Alternatively, you may repeat PSY100Y5 without academic credit and obtain a grade of at least 63% on the second attempt.  You will still have to satisfy all other requirements.  It is recommended you consult with the departmental academic advisor before doing this.

Exceptionality Major Program

  • Completion of PSY201H5, 210H5 and 213H5, and at least 0.5 FCE from second and higher years requirements from List 1 with an average grade of at least 63%. Annual GPA of at least 2.0 in your most recent year of studies at UTM.

Specialist Programs