Entry requirements

MPhil: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject. PhD: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a Master's degree would be advantageous.

Months of entry

January, September, April

Course content

Our specialised research interests in psychology include evolutionary psychology, perception and cognition, animal behaviour, neuroscience, social psychology and forensic psychology. We have PhDs funded by UK research councils and charities and we welcome self-funding applicants interested in doing postgraduate research in psychology.

We offer MPhil and PhD supervision in the areas of psychology covering Newcastle's research strengths:

Clinical and health psychology
Behaviour and evolution
Visual perception and human cognition
Development psychology
Forensic psychology

Department specialisms

Clinical and health psychology; Behaviour and evolution; Visual perception and human cognition; Development psychology

Information for international students

To study this course you need to meet the following English Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills). You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate.

Fees and funding

See our programme fees and funding web page.

Qualification and course duration

PhD

part time

72 months

full time

36 months

MPhil

full time

12 months

part time

24 months

Course contact details

Name: Medical Sciences Graduate School
Email: medpg-enquiries@ncl.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0) 191 208 7002
Fax: +44 (0) 191 208 7038

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