Department of Psychiatry
CONTACT
Graduate Chair: Dr. Darrell Mousseau
Departmental OfficeRm 119 Ellis Hall
103 Hospital Drive
Saskatoon, SK Canada S7N 0W8
Biological Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry has had an active post-graduate program since 1969 and has graduated 29 students to-date. Extensive facilities exist to support basic and applied research in psychiatric disorders.
Our programs lead to M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees, and offer instruction and training of students in areas that include cellular and molecular neurobiology, animal models of disease, neuroarchitecture and behaviour.
You can view available courses here.
The department selects graduate students from among a wide pool of applicants, including honours students at the University of Saskatchewan, as well as Canadian and foreign students with degrees in biology, psychology and related disciplines. Typically, new students enter into a M.Sc. program. If a student demonstrates satisfactory performance in graduate coursework, research progress and successfully completes a Ph.D. qualifying examination, then a student can request to transfer in their second year to a Ph.D. program.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Students applying for the programs are encouraged to explore the research expertise of our faculty and contact faculty members directly to inquire about their willingness to act a potential supervisor.
Send the following to the Graduate Chair in the Department of Psychiatry:
- Two official copies of your academic transcript(s): photocopies are fine at the time of initial application.
- Three letters of recommendation, with at least one from a professor familiar with your scholarly work.
- A curriculum vitae or resume
- All candidates must also submit a brief statement of research interest.
International students must provide proof of English proficiency.
FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Admission is restricted to students for which there is available funding. Funding is generally through scholarships, grant funds, and departmental teaching assistantships.
M.Sc. +
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A four-year honors degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% for master’s programs (U of S grade system equivalent) in each of the final two years (i.e. 60 credit units) of the undergraduate program.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- GSR 960.0 and GSR 961.0 or GSR 962.0 if research involves human or animal subjects
- PSIA 990, 994 & 851
- Residency requirement – 1 year
Ph.D. +
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant discipline.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in Master's program).
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- GSR 960.0 and GSR 961.0 or GSR 962.0 if research involves human or animal subjects
- PSIA 851, 990 & 996 and comprehensive exam
- Residency requirement – 2 years
