Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 108 months
- Start dates: Starting September 2027; apply before December 2026
- Language: English
- Credits: 12 SCH
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: College Park, United States
- Disciplines: Psychology
Overview
Psychology is a remarkably broad field that studies mind and behavior at all levels of analysis ranging from the micro to the macro; from single cells to complex systems; from individuals to groups and cultures; and from invertebrates to humans. Some of these endeavors connect with the biological sciences and others with the social sciences.
As analytical, methodological, and theoretical advances in one domain increasingly influence developments in another, psychologists collaborate in ever greater numbers with scientists in neighboring disciplines, resulting in new subfields that blend the biological and social sciences.
Features
The Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland reflects well this combined diversity of and collaborations among approaches. Research collaborations across areas are common and we encourage students to consider training across areas as well.
The Department's doctoral programs in both Clinical and Counseling Psychology have been approved by the American Psychological Association. School Psychology, also an APA approved program, is offered in the College of Education.
Programme Structure
Specialty areas include:
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive and Neural Systems
- Counseling Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social, Decision, and Organizational Science
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.5
- GRE®: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 96
General requirements
- The typical student admitted to the graduate program has an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.5 or above, a psychology grade point average over 3.5, appropriate background experiences, outstanding letters of recommendation, research experience and/or previous relevant work experience, and goals congruent with the program.
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
- Program-Specific Requirements
- Letters of Recommendation (2)
- CV/Resume
- Supplementary Application (Clinical Psychology only)
- Supplementary Application (Counseling Psychology only)
- Supplementary Application (Social/Decision/Organizational Sciences only)
- Writing Sample (optional)
- GRE Subject-Psychology (Optional)
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 3,516 AUD / year (≈ 2,504 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 3,516 AUD / year (≈ 2,504 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 1,643 AUD / year (≈ 1,170 USD / year)
Living costs
College Park, United States: 2,354–3,985 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: PhD's scholarship opportunities are available for Psychology.
