Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Cognitive Psychology in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The cognitive area faculty possess expertise across diverse domains: (1) research topics, (2) methodological approaches, and (3) practical applications. Their work spans memory studies (Chad Dodson, Nicole Long, Per Sederberg), computational modeling (Per Sederberg), neuroimaging data science (Jack Van Horn), social cognition and developmental epigenetics (Jamie Morris), aging cognition (Mariana Teles Santos Golino), and educational psychology (Dan Willingham). Research facilities employ cutting-edge technologies like virtual reality, eye tracking, and neuroimaging (EEG/fMRI). The area addresses real-world challenges including human-computer interaction, legal testimony, age-related cognitive changes, educational methods, and autism spectrum disorders. With strong foundations in both cognitive neuroscience and behavioral science, we prepare students for academic research careers or industry positions requiring cognitive psychology skills. Our customized programs allow students to specialize in mathematics, neuroscience, computer science, or linguistics while developing essential professional skills: teaching, public speaking, scientific writing, and grant writing. All students gain advanced data analysis capabilities, with many acquiring programming skills. During your studies, you'll serve as a teaching assistant for undergraduate courses (e.g., Introductory Psychology, Research Methods & Data Analysis, Perception, Cognition, Cognitive Neuroscience) while participating in our Teacher Training program. We maintain that teaching fundamental concepts provides the deepest mastery of subject matter.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Using UVA's on-line application, submit the application, and statement of purpose. Three letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically by your recommenders once you have saved their contact information in your on-line application.
Starting with the applications for Fall 2021 admissions, the UVA Psychology PhD Programs do not require the general or the subject GRE scores. WE WILL NOT BE COLLECTING ANY INFORMATION RELATED TO GRE EXAM SCORES ON THE APPLICATION. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT GRE SCORES TO UVA FOR OUR PROGRAM.
If your first language is not English, the TOEFL test is required. Record your score on your online application. Official scores are not required at the time of application, but if admitted as a student, you will need to arrange to have the Educational Testing Service (ETS) send your scores directly to UVA using the UVA ETS code number 5820. Required TOEFL score is 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based) or 90 (internet-based). TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the test date. If you have or will have received an undergraduate degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, you do not need to submit the TOEFL.
Upload an unofficial copy of your transcript(s) to your on-line application. If you are admitted to our program, you will be asked to provide official transcripts at that time.
IELTS - 7.0.
Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts of their entire post-secondary academic record to the online application, including all undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework. Applicants are expected to have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate programs.
Transcripts that are not stated in English must be accompanied by a translation into English
Starting with the applications for Fall 2021 admissions, the UVA Psychology PhD Programs do not require the general or the subject GRE scores. WE WILL NOT BE COLLECTING ANY INFORMATION RELATED TO GRE EXAM SCORES ON THE APPLICATION. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT GRE SCORES TO UVA FOR OUR PROGRAM.
If your first language is not English, the TOEFL test is required. Record your score on your online application. Official scores are not required at the time of application, but if admitted as a student, you will need to arrange to have the Educational Testing Service (ETS) send your scores directly to UVA using the UVA ETS code number 5820. Required TOEFL score is 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based) or 90 (internet-based). TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the test date. If you have or will have received an undergraduate degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, you do not need to submit the TOEFL.
Upload an unofficial copy of your transcript(s) to your on-line application. If you are admitted to our program, you will be asked to provide official transcripts at that time.
IELTS - 7.0.
Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts of their entire post-secondary academic record to the online application, including all undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework. Applicants are expected to have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate programs.
Transcripts that are not stated in English must be accompanied by a translation into English
Tuition
USD
33,304