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PhD Experimental Psychology at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in experimental psychology at UC San Diego provides broad training in experimental psychology, with coursework spanning cognitive psychology, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, developmental psychology and social psychology.

Department: Psychology  |  Duration: Advancement to candidacy within 4 years; total registered time max 8 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Quantitative methods (PSYC 201A-B), proseminars, three area proseminars and three additional approved seminars, a first-year research project and paper (PSYC 270A-B-C), a second-year Data and Progress Update, a qualifying paper or exam, teaching for at least four quarters, and a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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