PhD Psychology at University of Miami

Programme overview

The PhD is offered through Adult, Child, Health, and Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience divisions with Clinical Psychology tracks (Adult, Child and Family, Health, Pediatric Health, joint Child and Family Clinical/Developmental) and Psychological Sciences tracks (Behavioral Medicine, Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, Developmental, Evolution, Cognition and Behavior).

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: Minimum credits vary by track (about 60-78); sample plans run five years | Intake: Fall | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Foundational courses (cognition and emotion, cognitive neuroscience, social and developmental psychology), statistics (regression, SEM or multilevel modeling), track-specific courses, 6 thesis and 12 dissertation credits; clinical tracks add psychopathology, evaluation, evidence-based treatment, practicum and a yearlong internship. An MS (24 coursework + 6 thesis credits) is a component of all tracks.

Career pathways

Aims to prepare students for careers contributing to scientific knowledge in psychology; clinical students train as clinician scientists.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

1) Completion of an official application (online) and must include: - Personal statement. - Prospective Mentor. - Research interests. - Desired Track. 2) Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. 3) 3 Letters of recommendation. 4) To prove language proficiency, applicants whose native language is not English must take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test. Official results from the TOEFL ibT Home Edition are acceptable. 5) An interview will be required for admission. To receive full consideration for entry into the Ph.D. Program for the Fall of the next school year, ALL application materials [application, transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, GRE scores (optionally, for Psychological Sciences tracks only), and letters of recommendation] must be received no later than December 1. The Department of Psychology uses an online application for admission to our graduate program.

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.

Intake: Fall

Duration: Minimum credits vary by track (about 60-78); sample plans run five years

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities