PhD Psychology at University of Oregon

Programme overview

A research-focused doctoral program that familiarises students with the theories and methods of psychology so they can make original contributions in research, teaching and applied work. Student research is integral throughout, and the clinical program carries additional American Psychological Association accreditation competencies.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Psychology | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Research areas are clinical, cognitive/neuroscience, developmental, social/personality and systems neuroscience. Training covers core knowledge across psychology subfields, statistical and analytic methods, scientific communication, and teaching and mentoring, with the clinical program adding discipline-specific knowledge and profession-wide competencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Oregon graduate admission (applies to all graduate programs): a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. institution or an equivalent international credential, completed before the first day of classes. Each program sets its own GPA, test and prerequisite criteria. Applications include transcripts, a CV/resume, a statement of purpose, references, and GMAT/GRE scores where the program requires them. Applicants whose primary language is not English need TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo English Test 120 (some programs require higher). Application fee: $70 domestic, $90 international.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes; each doctoral programme sets its own deadlines.

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