Faculty of Arts

Department of Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. It is also the profession that applies the accumulated knowledge of this science to practical problems.

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What's New

  • Closing the gap: Helping families access high-quality mental health services sooner

    Dr. Leslie E. Roos has been appointed the new federal Implementation Science Chair in Human Development, Child and Youth Health. The chair is valued at $1M for five years.

    Solutions for long waitlists, remote access and culturally specific care in mental health services often take many years to go from research discoveries to clinical best practice. These gaps in health services and in bringing research innovation to practice mean that many people simply go without the support they need. That’s something Dr. Roos wants to change.

    As the new chair, Dr. Roos, of the Faculty of Arts Department of Psychology and Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba is leading a national effort to get mental health solutions into the hands of families faster.

    “It commonly takes over 15 years for research breakthroughs to become a part of everyday care, and I think everyone recognizes that’s a problem,” says Roos. “Our goal is to increase the public’s access to the highest quality care, that is culturally appropriate and meets their needs.”

    Read the article on UMToday

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  • 2025 Governor General’s Gold Medal (Master’s) Winner - Dallas Murphy

    Congratulations to Dallas Murphy, the Governor General’s Gold Medal (Master’s) winner (for outstanding performance at the graduate level) - Master of Arts: Clinical Psychology.

    “I came back to university after my break and started pursuing a degree I wasn’t interested in because it was what I thought I ‘should’ do. I hated every second of it. It wasn’t until I finally committed to pursuing clinical psychology that coming to UM every day became a joy,” Murphy says.

    Now, his passion lies in applied research that makes mental healthcare more accessible. His work has included developing interventions to reduce internalized ageism in older adults, examining the neuropsychological effects of therapy for PTSD and evaluating strategies to boost academic performance in university students.

    He also served as president of the Graduate Association of Students in Psychology, volunteered as a mentor through Project Short and held a regional leadership role with a nonprofit dedicated to fighting prejudice on campuses.

    To his younger self, he offers this: “Follow your interests and passion. Everything is easier when you deeply care about the work you’re doing. And don’t be afraid to bet on yourself.”

    Read the article on UM Today

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Clinical psychology graduate program to double

Each year, between 60 to 80 applicants from across Canada apply to the University of Manitoba’s clinical psychology graduate program. That’s 10 times the amount that can currently be accepted into the program. On July 21, 2024, the Province of Manitoba announced it will invest $412,000 to double the number of seats in the training program with the initial added seats opening in fall 2024. This is the first significant increase in student seats to this program in decades and will do much to help fill the urgent need for clinical psychologists in Manitoba. 

Applications for the fall 2025 intake of the clinical psychology graduate program are now closed.

Read more about how the program expansion will help Manitobans

Programs of study

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

This program offers a broad foundation in the study of psychology, including content areas, research methods and career related skills. General, advanced and honours degrees are offered. A co-op education program is a component of the Advanced degree option. You can pursue a Psychology major through either the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science (see link).

Become a graduate student in Psychology at UM

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Together, the students, faculty, and staff of the Department of Psychology have developed an outstanding learning and research environment. We have an energetic, productive and caring department that will provide the support, education and research opportunities you need to reach your goals. Our students have an outstanding record of success in funding and awards, achievements in research and scholarship and placement in academic and professional careers.

Once you settle on an area of specialization for graduate studies, it is a good idea to contact a professor or two with whom you might like to work both to introduce yourself and to ask for more information about their interests and research.

Learn more about being a psychology graduate student at UM

Opportunities and resources for students

Research

The Department of Psychology, the University of Manitoba and the greater Winnipeg community combine to provide excellent opportunities for both basic and applied research. In most areas of psychological interest, research opportunities are limited only by the creativity and initiative of the investigator.

There is tremendous value in collaboration between UM-based researchers and community settings in addressing important applied and basic research problems. This collaboration is an important asset for staff and students.

Working relationships have been developed with government departments, schools, daycare centres, treatment facilities, social agencies and other community organizations.

Research labs, projects and groups

Student research participation

Students in PSYC1200 Introduction to Psychology earn a percentage of their final grade either by participating in research studies or by studying for and writing an exam in lieu of participation.

Psychological Service Centre

The Psychological Service Centre provides therapy and assessment services to the community free of charge.

The Psychological Service Centre (PSC) is a training clinic for UM graduate students studying Clinical Psychology. These student clinicians deliver a range of psychological and related services to the public, supervised by registered psychologists.

Learn more about our services

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Contact us

Department of Psychology
Room P404 Duff Roblin Building
190 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

psych-info@lists.umanitoba.ca
204-474-9338