Overview
The PhD in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) at Brock University will acquaint students with diverse applications of the science of behaviour, ensure engagement with advanced behaviour analytic topics through many experiential and theoretical learning initiatives, and train students to perform independent research.
Career outcomes
- University/College Professor
- Program Director
- Research Scientist
- Community Researcher
- Director of Research
- Chief of Practice (ABA)
- Clinical Supervisor
- Policy Analyst
- Program Evaluator
- Data Manager
- Grant Writer
- Data Analyst
- Organizational Behaviour Consultant
- Program Evaluators
- Positions in social service agencies supporting people with and without disabilities
- Public Policy/Administration
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Program Evaluation as a Research Methodology
- Ethics and Professionalism in ABA Practice and Research
- Dual Diagnosis
- Assessment and Diagnosis in Autism and other Developmental Disabilities
- ABA Measurement, Research and Evaluation
- Concepts and Principles of Behaviour Analysis
- Philosophical Underpinnings of Behaviour Science
- ABA Assessment and Intervention
- ABA Intervention Planning, Implementation, and Supervision
- Experimental Analysis of Behaviour
Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
St. Catharines, Canada
Disciplines
Psychology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: A-
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be admitted to a PhD program, a student should hold either an appropriate master’s degree or, students with a bachelor’s degree already registered in a master’s program, may convert to PhD studies in year 2 of some of the master’s programs.
- Students will normally be expected to have attained an 80% average and have achieved significant research progress as determined by their supervisory committee.
You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:
- Three academic references (must provide an academic email)
- CV (using the ADS format)
- A statement of intent demonstrating commitment to Applied Behaviour Analysis and your interest in pursuing doctoral studies
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
13,496 AUD / year ≈ 13,450 CAD / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
5,469 AUD / year ≈ 5,450 CAD / year
Living costs
St. Catharines, Canada
1,018-1,621 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Applied Behaviour Analysis.
- Jack M Miller Excellence In Research — Grant 2707.5 CAD (Brock University, Thorold, Canada)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits (U.S. government)
- DFL Scholarship Program — Grant: Various benefits (Daughters for Life Foundation)
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — Grant 12500 USD (The International Peace Scholarship Fund)
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — Grant 50000 CAD (Canadian Government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD (ServiceScape)
- Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program — Grant 7000 CAD (Canadian Government)
- ACES Scholarships — Grant 3500 USD (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- Monthly Scholarship Series — Grant 1000 USD (MPOWER Financing)
- Niara Scholarships — Grant 500 CAD (Niara)
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — Grant 12500 USD (The International Peace Scholarship Fund)
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant 6000 USD (Amber Scholar)
- Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program — Grant: Various benefits (Canadian Government)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD (IvyPanda)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD (Voice Talent Online)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD (Salvado Law)
- Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards — Grant 25000 USD (U.S. government)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant 3000 USD (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) — Grant: Various benefits (Government Of Canada)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits (Leopold Figl Foundation)
- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship — Grant 100000 CAD (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR))
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant 1500 USD (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — Grant 5000 USD (FHE Health)
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