How to Become a Psychologist in British Columbia | British Columbia Psychological Association

Pursue a Bachelor's degree with a focus on Psychology, such as an Honors, Specialization, or Major at one of the following institutions.


University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia Okanagan
University of Northern British Columbia
Simon Fraser University
Trinity Western University'
University of Victoria

This will increase your chances of being accepted into a graduate program.

To register as a Psychologist, you need a Doctoral degree (PhD in Psychology or a PsyD. Graduate Programs in BC:


University of British Columbia: Department of Psychology Counselling Psychology Educational Psychology
Simon Fraser University: Department of Psychology
University of Victoria: Department of Psychology Educational Psychology

Steps:

Review of academic qualifications.
Apply for Registration as a Psychological Associate (if applicable).
Complete supervised experience (1-year post-master’s internship, 3 years supervised, and 1 year pre-doctoral).
Pass examinations (EPPP with a scale score of 500, a written jurisprudence exam, and an oral examination).

Contact:

For more detailed registration requirements, please refer to the College of Health & Care Professionals of BC .

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