Master of Arts Psychedelics and Consciousness Studies

About this programme

The School of Psychology offers an interdisciplinary graduate program leading to the degrees of Master of Arts in Psychedelics and Consciousness Studies (PCS). Psychedelics and Consciousness Studies focuses on developing advanced knowledge surrounding the therapeutic, spiritual, and ritual uses of psychedelics cross-culturally and throughout human history. Its goal is the advancement of research and competency in the areas of human consciousness, psychology, comparative mysticism, and formal training in psychedelic-assisted therapies for clinicians and spiritual care providers. For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage. Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements. Three optional course units may be replaced from a secondary discipline approved by the School of Psychology. As the topic for these courses vary, they must be relevant to the degree and validated by Graduate committee. Three optional course units may be replaced from a secondary discipline approved by the School of Psychology. As the topic for these courses vary, they must be relevant to the degree and validated by Graduate committee. Students must maintain a minimum average of B during their master’s program. Those who receive a grade lower than B in two courses or more will be required to withdraw. Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa