Graduate Degrees in Psychology & Neuroscience

Psychology & Neuroscience

Through teaching, learning, research and community outreach, the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at CU Boulder seeks to promote scholarship at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience. Driving this mission is a deep, shared commitment to improving the human condition for all people.

We offer a psychology doctoral program with five subplans: behavioral, psychiatric and statistical genetics; behavioral neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology/cognitive neuroscience; and social psychology. We also participate in an interdepartmental doctoral neuroscience program with eight tracks.

Degree Types

PhD

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Psychology Neuroscience

Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder offers a PhD degree with five subplans:
- Behavioral, Psychiatric and Statistical Genetics
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience
- Social Psychology
All students are admitted with the expectation that they will work toward the PhD degree. Students receive a Master of Arts in the course of working toward the PhD.

GRE/GMAT Requirements

The GRE General score requirements are specific to each of the five subplans. Please review the department’s Application Information page for details.

Application Deadlines

Nov. 15, 10 p.m. MT

For program details, review the course catalog for the PhD in psychology.

Neuroscience

Doctor of Philosophy

The neuroscience community at CU Boulder is made up of over 80 faculty and research associates rostered in 13 departments and institutes. Neuroscience activities on the campus are coordinated by the Center for Neuroscience.
The graduate PhD program in neuroscience is an interdepartmental program currently consisting of eight tracks to a PhD:
- Behavioral, Psychiatric and Statistical Genetics (Integrative Physiology, Psychology & Neuroscience)
- Behavioral Neuroscience (Psychology & Neuroscience)
- Clinical Neuroscience (Psychology & Neuroscience)
- Cognitive Neuroscience (Psychology & Neuroscience)
- Social Neuroscience (Psychology & Neuroscience)
- Integrative Physiological Neuroscience (Integrative Physiology)
- Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience (Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology)
- Speech, Language, and Hearing Neurosciences (Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences)
30–32 credit hours
Dissertation required

GRE/GMAT Requirements & Application Deadlines

Please contact the Center for Neuroscience for information.

For program details, review the course catalog for the PhD in neuroscience.

Research Areas

Behavioral, Psychiatric and Statistical Genetics
Behavioral Neuroscience
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience
Social Psychology

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Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.

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