Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Baltimore, United States
Disciplines
- Psychology
Overview
We do not offer a clinical training program. Rather, our department emphasizes training and experience in the research methods essential to the development of new knowledge in the various fields of psychology.
Features
- The core Psychology program at Johns Hopkins University for training doctoral students emphasizes scientific methodology and provides training in both pure research and research related to problems in the world.
- Each doctoral candidate is expected to become familiar with both a relatively narrowly defined area and a broad spectrum of knowledge related to the student’s topic of specialization.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Animal Cognition and Learning
- Animal Models of Neurocognitive Aging
- Auditory Perception and Communication
- Biological Rhythms
- Brain Mechanisms of Memory
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Writing Sample
- Personal Statement
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- TOEFL/IELTS (international applicants only)
- Professional Credential Evaluation (recommended for international applicants only)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 93,623 AUD / year (≈ 66,670 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 93,623 AUD / year (≈ 66,670 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 93,623 AUD / year (≈ 66,670 USD / year)
Living costs
Baltimore, United States: 1,741-2,949 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

