Psychological Research MS Postgraduate Programme By Temple University |TopUniversities
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Application Deadline

01 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Study the ethics, statistics and methodologies inherent to the field of psychology with the Master of Science in Psychological Research in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. This accelerated master’s program is available to psychology majors who are interested in earning both the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and the Psychological Research MS in just five years. Students apply to the program during the spring semester of their junior year.


The highly selective Psychological Research MS provides a research-intensive experience that lays the groundwork for doctoral studies in any psychology discipline. Students immerse themselves in current research across disciplines by attending department colloquiums and lecture series. Advanced coursework provides a combination of new and traditional approaches to data analysis, methodology and theory. 


You'll conduct extensive information analysis in several state-of-the-art labs and facilities focused in research areas such as behaviorial, biological, cognitive and environmental psychology. Explore current psychology research in the College of Liberal Arts.


Through a four-course culminating project, students prepare an extensive literature review and engage in research design, conduct and data analysis, resulting in a publishable paper.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Study the ethics, statistics and methodologies inherent to the field of psychology with the Master of Science in Psychological Research in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. This accelerated master’s program is available to psychology majors who are interested in earning both the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and the Psychological Research MS in just five years. Students apply to the program during the spring semester of their junior year.


The highly selective Psychological Research MS provides a research-intensive experience that lays the groundwork for doctoral studies in any psychology discipline. Students immerse themselves in current research across disciplines by attending department colloquiums and lecture series. Advanced coursework provides a combination of new and traditional approaches to data analysis, methodology and theory. 


You'll conduct extensive information analysis in several state-of-the-art labs and facilities focused in research areas such as behaviorial, biological, cognitive and environmental psychology. Explore current psychology research in the College of Liberal Arts.


Through a four-course culminating project, students prepare an extensive literature review and engage in research design, conduct and data analysis, resulting in a publishable paper.

Admission Requirements

7+
72+
105+
3.5+
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree (BA, AB or BS) in Psychology is required. Additionally, a minimum GPA of 3.5 is required in both Psychology and overall for admissions consideration. Meeting the minimum does not, however, guarantee admission.

01 Mar 2026
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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