Dr. Silverberg plans to accept a new clinical psychology graduate student for fall 2026 admission, but will consider exceptional candidates for fall 2025 admission. If you are interested in fall 2025 admission, please email Dr. Silverberg to inquire prior to submitting an application.
Click here for general information about UBC’s clinical psychology graduate program and here for application instructions and deadlines. Applicants should clearly state how their research interests align with the CNS lab and highlight any prior experience (e.g., research training, volunteer work, dealing with adversity) that has set them up for success in graduate school. Applicants from diverse, traditionally underrepresented, and/or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this mentorship support program.
About the GRE requirement
GRE scores were optional for the 2023-2024 application cycle. We anticipate that they will remain optional for future application cycles. In keeping with our lab’s goal to increase inclusion of historically underrepresented groups in the field of clinical psychology, we review applications holistically. GRE scores are generally unnecessary. Applications with low or missing GRE scores will receive full consideration. For students who did not have the support to attend a well-known university or focus full-time on their undergraduate studies, including GRE scores can increase the competitiveness of their application.
About clinical training in neuropsychology
We welcome applications from students interested in clinical neuropsychology. Within the general clinical psychology program, we work with students to assemble coursework and supervised clinical training experiences that conform to Houston Conference and Clinical Neuropsychology Synarchy guidelines. Training can include internal neuropsychological assessment practica at the UBC Psychology Clinic, participation in clinical research and special programs (e.g., cognitive health screening with the BC Brain Wellness Program), and external practicum placements at local hospitals (e.g., the neuropsychology rotations of the Vancouver Coastal Health predoctoral residency program regularly offer practicum placements on a competitive basis).