PhD Psychology at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The department offers the PhD degree in psychology in two programs: clinical psychology and experimental psychology, the latter subdivided into (1) cognitive neuroscience, and (2) developmental, social, and health psychology.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The curriculum provides not only breadth of coverage in traditional and contemporary science-based aspects of clinical psychology, but also freedom in choice of electives by the student beyond the first year. The program emphasizes broad exposure to the major areas of clinical psychology; beyond this, the student and the student's doctoral committee outline a plan of study most relevant to the student's interest, both within and outside the department.

Career pathways

There are many career paths open to scientific clinical psychologists; many of our graduates receive medical center and university psychology department faculty appointments. Both types of appointments involve clinical research, and many medical center appointments also involve clinical service delivery.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: CV Personal Statement Three letters of recommendation Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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