Overview

About the program

Students in the Psychological and Brain Sciences doctoral program at the University of Delaware can earn an optional master’s degree by submitting a thesis, but all students are required to continue for the doctorate.

The objective of the program is to train researchers who will broaden the base of scientific knowledge upon which the discipline of psychology rests. Major emphasis is given to preparation for research. Other emphases include preparing students for teaching and for the practice of clinical psychology.

Programme Structure

Program concentrations include:

Behavioral Neuroscience
Clinical Science
Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

80 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Neuroscience Cognitive Science View 104 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

A combination of criteria are used in evaluating candidates for admission to graduate study in psychology.

Undergraduate and/or graduate coursework and GPA
Research experience
Personal statement
Letters of recommendation
In some cases, a personal interview.
Optional: scores on the GRE

Tuition Fee

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International

17104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

17104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

17104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Newark

990 - 1700 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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