Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
English
Credits
90 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Grand Forks, United States
Disciplines
Psychology
Overview
Whether you're interested in the psychological effects of aging, neuropsychology, or social interactions and relationships, the Ph.D. program at the University of North Dakota gives you the skills and knowledge you need to make a real contribution.
Designed for students with a particular interest in research, the Ph.D. program emphasizes both breadth and depth of experience. In addition to your general coursework, you can choose from the following areas of specialty:
- Experimental Analysis of Behavior
- Applied Cognition
- Health and Aging
- Social Psychology
- Psychology and the Law
Careers
A Ph.D. in General and Experimental Psychology from UND prepares you for a rewarding career as a scholar, researcher, or teacher. Graduates of the program have achieved success in positions such as:
- Behavioral Researcher
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Research Analyst
- Lecturer
- Assistant Professor
Programme structure
Courses include:
- Diversity Psychology
- Multivariate Statistics for Psychology
- Experimental Design
- Advanced Developmental Psych
- Advanced Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.2
GRE: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 76
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. For U.S. degrees, accreditation must be by one of the six regional accrediting associations.
- Applicants are recommended to have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.20 for all undergraduate work, and scores in the 30th percentile or higher on the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic Writing sections of the GRE.
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Quantitative Skills Coursework: Applicants must include either in their CV, or as a separate document, a listing of all the courses they have taken in which quantitative reasoning skills have played a significant role (for example, any course in math or statistics), along with the letter grade earned in each course.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 35,849 AUD / year (≈ 25,200 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 26,887 AUD / year (≈ 18,900 USD / year)
- Domestic: In-State 17,925 AUD / year (≈ 12,600 USD / year)
Living costs
Grand Forks, United States
1,423–3,101 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
