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PhD of Psychology

The University of Akron

Akron, United States
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Psychology at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Psychology can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
And communicate findings to diverse audiences
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Community Support Coordinator
Behavioral Health Program Assistant

Curriculum

Courses
A comprehensive exam and a thesis
With research in behavioural neuroscience
Cognition
Clinical
Developmental and social psychology.

Entry requirements

Academic

Baccalaureate degree (many programmes expect a master's degree) with at least a 2.50 GPA
Official transcripts with NACES evaluation
English proficiency (e. G. TOEFL iBT 79) and programme-specific items such as recommendation letters
A statement of purpose and research interests
Programmes may set higher standards
Bachelor GPA 2.50 on 4.0 scale for full admission to graduate study
Programmes may require more.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

At least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (many programmes expect a master's degree), Official transcripts with NACES evaluation, Programme-specific requirements.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (if required)
Recommendation Letters
Personal Statement.

How to apply

Review the qualification-specific admission and research requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
References
a research proposal if required. Contact a potential supervisor where the university requires it. Submit the application and supporting documents
Complete any required interview
await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,684 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$3,700 USD

Program details

Campus	Akron
Faculty or school	Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	90
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.