PhD Psychology at Brandeis University

The PhD in Psychology uses a Brain Body Behavior framework that fosters interdisciplinary research across psychology, neuroscience, computer science and biology rather than traditional subfields. Brandeis does not offer graduate training in clinical psychology or counseling.

Faculty: School of Science, Engineering and Technology  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: Funded for five years of research and teaching assistantships  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Waltham, MA, United States

What you will study

Students work in an apprenticeship model with faculty, complete research rotations, and serve as teaching fellows for six semesters. An optional NIGMS-funded Brain, Body and Behavior track adds biomedical coursework and dual-mentor research.

Career pathways

Graduates work in academic and non-academic research and teaching, policy and healthcare, e.g. research analyst, postdoctoral fellow and assistant professor roles.

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