Overview
About the program
The PhD program with a concentration in Developmental Psychology at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an applied research-training program.
All components of the program are geared towards advancing your ability to conduct research. Training in our program exposes our students to issues of development in their natural social contexts — in the school, home, workplace, etc. — as well as in laboratories.
Graduate students study developmental aspects of behavioral systems, family systems, and individual capabilities and competencies throughout development and across the lifespan.
Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- cognitive development
- autism spectrum disorders
- intellectual and developmental disabilities
- socio-emotional development
- developmental psychopathology
- parent and peer influences
- developmental disabilities
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- applied cognition
- health disparities
- bio-psycho-social pathways
- caregiver support
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Developmental Psychology View 31 other PhDs in Developmental Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A personal statement that describes the research area that you would like to pursue at UAB and identifies at least one member of our faculty with whom you would be interested in working on research.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your academic and research relevant background and interests.
- A curriculum vitae that includes your educational background, relevant research and teaching experience, and any research publications or presentations.
- An official transcript from each academic institution where college credit – undergraduate as well as graduate if applicable – was received.
Tuition Fee
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International
33021 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1223 USD per credit during 36 months. -
National
30834 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1142 USD per credit during 36 months. -
In-State
12636 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 468 USD per credit during 36 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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