Advanced Study in Psychological and Brain Sciences

Unlock your potential through intensive, research-driven graduate study designed for depth, focus and real impact. Our programs pair close faculty mentorship with collaborative, cohort-based learning in active research labs — with funded support for doctoral students. You’ll graduate with advanced expertise, a culminating thesis or dissertation and a strong professional network.

Explore Your Future

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Psychological Science MS
Advance your scientific understanding of human and animal behavior through accelerated graduate training. Develop research expertise in core areas while preparing for doctoral study. (Open only to UofL Accelerated BS/MS or combined MS/PhD students.)
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Psychological Science PhD
Become a research expert in behavior, cognition, and development while mastering research design, data analysis, and scientific communication. This PhD prepares you for careers in academia, industry and applied research settings.
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Clinical Psychological Science PhD
Train as a clinical scientist in this APA-accredited doctoral program pairing rigorous research with evidence-based practice. Build expertise in assessment, hypothesis testing and teaching for careers in research, practice or academia.
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