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PhD of Psychological Science

Chicago, United States
4 years
English
On campus
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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological Science at Montana State University is a programme in cognitive, Developmental, Health, Learning and social psychology.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Formulate original research questions in Psychological Science
Critically evaluate scholarly evidence
Apply rigorous research methods and communicate a substantial research contribution.

Career outcomes

Academia
For-profit
Government

Curriculum

Minimum 62 graduate credit hours
Including required courses and 8 elective courses (24 credits)
With training in cognitive
Developmental
Health
Learning
Physiological and social psychology
Statistics and research design.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor or master degree in a related field with a strong prior record
Recommendation letters
Statement and writing sample as the programme requires.
Grade/academic selection criteria: Strong prior academic record
Some programmes prefer 3.0 on 4.0

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or master degree, programme-dependent) in a related field; recommendation letters, statement, writing sample (e.g. Philosophy)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 53
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Previous degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
Research proposal
Academic references
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Psychological Science admission requirements at DePaul University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,422 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Lincoln Park Campus
Faculty or school	College of Science and Health
Department	Department of Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	112
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	DePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Psychological Science.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.