Davis,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Social Personality Psychology in Davis United States | University of California Davis
University of California Davis
|
Davis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our graduate program excels in adapting to each student's academic interests, fostering strong teamwork among peers, and promoting cross-disciplinary research methods. Each year, our department hosts a research conference where graduate students showcase their work to faculty and fellow students. Psychology and related departments frequently invite distinguished scholars to campus, allowing graduate students to engage with top experts in psychology and allied fields. Psychology graduate students have access to diverse academic and research options. We keep enrollment small to preserve a research-focused environment with personalized faculty mentorship. Applicants should possess solid foundational knowledge in at least one psychology specialization.
The Social-Personality Psychology graduate program at UC Davis aims to develop world-class researchers and educators. Students receive comprehensive training in research techniques, statistical methods, and various theoretical approaches to key social and personality psychology concepts. Our program stands out by genuinely integrating social and personality psychology, with faculty actively contributing to both fields and their intersections. Researchers in the program investigate the emotional, cognitive, cultural, biological, and developmental foundations of human behavior through multiple methodological approaches.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Overview: New graduate students are admitted directly into faculty laboratories, so it is essential for prospective students to contact faculty directly about openings and research interests (see below for advice). After the December 1st deadline, applications are reviewed by individual faculty, who then nominate prospective students to the admissions committee for interviews, which occurs in January. The majority of students selected for interviews have at least some email contact with potential faculty mentors before applications are submitted.
Note: We DO NOT offer a stand-alone Master's program or a Clinical/Counseling Psychology program. Applications are only accepted for the Ph.D., but it is possible to earn a Master's along the way.
We do not have any course pre-requisites. An MA is not required for admission to the Ph.D. program. Students must have a bachelor's degree before enrolling in the Ph.D. and the University requires a 3.0 GPA. In exceptional cases where the applicant has additional skills this requirement can be waived.
International Students May need to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam and request results to be sent to UC Davis.
We do not require official paper transcripts, however we will need to see unofficial transcripts from all academic institutions you have attended and listed on your application. You can upload the unofficial transcripts directly into your application.
Three letters of recommendation are required.
Statement of Purpose
Personal History and Diversity Statement
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score: 80
IELTS - Minimum Score 7.0 on a 9-point scale
Note: We DO NOT offer a stand-alone Master's program or a Clinical/Counseling Psychology program. Applications are only accepted for the Ph.D., but it is possible to earn a Master's along the way.
We do not have any course pre-requisites. An MA is not required for admission to the Ph.D. program. Students must have a bachelor's degree before enrolling in the Ph.D. and the University requires a 3.0 GPA. In exceptional cases where the applicant has additional skills this requirement can be waived.
International Students May need to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam and request results to be sent to UC Davis.
We do not require official paper transcripts, however we will need to see unofficial transcripts from all academic institutions you have attended and listed on your application. You can upload the unofficial transcripts directly into your application.
Three letters of recommendation are required.
Statement of Purpose
Personal History and Diversity Statement
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score: 80
IELTS - Minimum Score 7.0 on a 9-point scale
Tuition
USD
27,366