| Province/Territory | Academic Entry Requirements | Supervised Experience | Examinations1 | Exemptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
British Columbia |
Doctoral
Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice |
Doctoral
600 hours of practica and 1,600 hour pre-doctoral internship |
EPPP scale score of 140/200 OR 500/800
Written jurisprudence, score of 40/50 Oral examination |
University
Government Schools Hospitals |
Alberta |
Doctoral
Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice Masters Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice |
Masters 1 year (1,600 hours) post-masters |
EPPP scaled score of 500
Oral examination |
None |
Saskatchewan |
Doctoral
Title: Registered Doctoral Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice Masters Title: Registered Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice |
Doctoral:
As Provisional member (not yet licensed for independent practice) 1 year (1500 hours ) supervised post-Doctoral practice under an approved Supervision Plan and Supervision Agreement, or a CPA or APA accredited pre-Doctoral internship Title: Registered Doctoral Psychologist (Provisional) Scope of Practice: practice under supervision Masters As Provisional member (not yet licensed for independent practice) 1 year (1500 hours ) supervised post-Masters practice under an approved Supervision Plan and Supervision AgreementTitle: Registered Psychologist (Provisional) Scope of Practice: practice under supervision |
EPPP 70%; scaled score of 500
Oral examination |
None with respect to counselling and clinical psychology or psychological assessment.
Academic Exemption for those teaching psychology in Universities or provincial Colleges but this does not apply if one is supervising the practice of students or other professionals |
Yukon Territoryhttps://yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/psychologists-are-now-regulated-yukon |
Doctoral
Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice Masters Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice *Education including graduate psychology coursework in formal assessment as well as pre- and post-degree clinical supervision hours in formal assessment |
1600 hours, including supervised experience in formal assessment | EPPP
Jurisprudence and Ethics for the Practice of Psychology in the Yukon Exam Yukon First Nations 101 course (Yukon University) |
None. |
Manitoba |
Doctoral
Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice Masters Title: Psychological Associate Scope of Practice: Practice supervised by a Psychologist |
Doctoral
1 pre- and 1 post-year Masters (2 classes) PA (Supervised Practice): 2 years post-degree supervision required PA (Independent Practice): 4 years post-degree supervision required |
EPPP
70% pass point (Scaled Score of 500) for ALL classes of registrationJurisprudence exam in addition to oral examination (both Doctoral and Masters) |
University
Government Schools Hospitals |
Ontario |
Doctoral
Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice Masters Title: Psychological Associate Scope of Practice: Independent Practice |
Doctoral
1 pre- and 1 post-year on supervised practice register Masters 4 years post plus 1 year on supervised practice register |
EPPP (scaled score of 500); Jurisprudence and Ethics Examination; and Oral Examination for both Doctoral and Masters level | University, unless providing psychological services or supervising the provision of psychological services |
Quebec |
Doctoral
Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice As of July 2006 |
2,300 hours supervised practice pre-doctoral | No EPPP
No oral examination Ethics course |
None |
Northwest Territories |
Doctoral
Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice Masters Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice |
1 year (1,600 hours) while on an Intern’s Registry. | An exam may be required. | None |
Nunavut |
Doctoral
Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice Masters Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice |
1 year (1,600 hours) while on an Intern’s Registry. | An exam may be required. | None |
New Brunswick |
Doctoral
Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice |
Doctoral
1 pre- and 1 post-year |
EPPP scale score of 500
Oral examination or interview |
University |
Nova Scotia |
Doctoral
Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice Masters Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice |
Doctoral
1 pre- and 1 post-year Masters 4 years post |
EPPP 70%
Oral examination |
As per the AIT, NSBEP is required to waive any requirements not met (if such is the case) and register an individual if that individual holds equivalent registration in good standing from another Canadian jurisdiction. |
Newfoundland & Labrador |
Doctoral
Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice Masters Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice |
Doctoral
1 pre- and 1 post-year Masters 2 years post |
EPPP 70%; scaled score of 500
No oral examination |
University |
Prince Edward Island |
Doctoral
Title: Psychologist Scope of Practice: Independent Practice Masters Title: Psychological Associate Scope of Practice: Independent Practice |
Doctoral
1 pre- and 1 post-year Masters 2 years post |
EPPP scaled score of 500
Oral examination |
University |
Assessments of Foreign DegreesCustoms and Immigration Canada |
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