Program Overview

Master of Education in Counselling Psychology (MEd)

The Master of Education in Counselling Psychology (MEd) program at the University of British Columbia is accredited by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. This program allows students to focus on one of four areas: Community and Agency Counselling, Counselling in Higher Education, School Counselling, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling.

Overview

• The program is offered in person at UBC Vancouver.
• It is a coursework-only program.
• The tuition fee for the first year is $8,043.27 for domestic students and $17,034.40 for international students.

Admission Information & Requirements

Minimum Academic Requirements

• The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements, which is usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC).
• Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements.
• Applicants with credentials from institutions in Canada or the United States, or international countries other than the United States, must review the specific requirements.

English Language Test

• Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination.
• The minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests are:
  • TOEFL: Overall score requirement of 90, with 22 in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.
  • IELTS: Overall score requirement of 6.5, with 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.

Prior Degree, Course, and Other Requirements

• The GRE is not required for this program.

Application Process

1. Check Eligibility: Review the minimum academic requirements and English language test requirements.
2. Meet Deadlines: The Canadian and international applicant deadline is December 1, 2025, for the September 2026 intake.
3. Prepare Application: Submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study, and provide 3 references.
4. Apply Online: Complete an online application form and pay the application fee.

Tuition & Financial Support

Tuition

• The tuition fee for the first year is $8,043.27 for domestic students and $17,034.40 for international students.
• Other fees and costs include a student fee of $1,144.10 (approx.) and costs of living.

Financial Support

• Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including employer support, scholarships and awards, financial aid, foreign government scholarships, and working while studying.
• International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 24 hours a week during academic sessions.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

• The program has a graduation rate of 97% based on 140 students admitted between 2015-2018.
• The minimum time to completion is 0.33 years, and the maximum time is 5.83 years, with an average of 2.64 years of study.

Related Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology (PhD)
• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA)
• Other programs in the same academic unit, including PhD and MA programs in Human Development, Learning, and Culture, Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology, School and Applied Child Psychology, and Special Education.

Further Information

• The program specialization is Counselling Psychology, with research areas including career development, health and wellness, indigenous healing, gender and cultural diversity, disability, and social justice issues.
• The program is offered by the Faculty of Education, Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, and Special Education.