Doctor of Philosophy | Psychology

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), Singapore, Singapore

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48 monthsProgram duration

39,525 SGDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Psychology offers full-time and part-time M.A. and Ph.D. by research. Students in the programme will be situated in an opportune position to explore and choose from a wide array of research areas that the school endeavors in. From infant to elderly populations, from qualitative to neurobiological techniques, we offer extensive research prospects in social, developmental, clinical, cultural and bio-psychological fields. Students will work alongside experts in their respective fields; where their academic journey will be well-supported by dedicated faculty members and research staff. Psychology features specializations in many topics and boasts integrative research spanning across multiple research domains. For instance, research projects have been conducted by utilizing methods in neuropsychology to investigate consumer behavior and implementing mobile applications for data collection in the elderly population – juxtaposing techniques across different branches of Psychology to investigate unexplored new territories. We offer state of the art amenities such as eye-tracking and neuroimaging facilities, as well as a range of laboratories to meet different research needs (e.g., child-friendly laboratory). To extend the applicability of our research to the community, the program works closely with national stakeholders in Singapore, including governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social and Family Development, public hospitals and schools.

Program overview

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Undergraduate

TOEFL

105+

IELTS

GRE

319+

A good first degree in Psychology from a highly ranked university, with at least Second Upper Class Honors. If your degree is not in psychology, you will also have to sit for the GRE in Psychology test. An excellent GRE score is expected for every application, especially in the quantitative section (minimum 319 for the verbal and quantitative sections, 3.5 for the analytical section). Under exceptional circumstances, an applicant may request for waiving the GRE score as part of the requirement. However, the applicant must provide a strong justification in his or her application, to be evaluated by the committee on a case-by-case basis. GRE is not required from NTU or NUS graduates.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

39,525 SGD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

39,525 SGD

Other Expenses

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