Psychology (MS)
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences offers graduate degrees to prepare for careers in a variety of contexts and settings: an MS in Psychology, a PhD in Clinical Psychology, a PhD in Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences, and a JD + PhD in Law and Psychology. Our programs provide graduate psychology students with the theoretical and scientific foundations of psychology through both didactic and experiential training. The Master of Science degree in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is ideal for students interested in pursuing graduate education in scientific psychology and research methods. It is designed for students interested in advanced education in scientific psychology in order to obtain further educational or career opportunities. The program is an opportunity for students to take their first step into graduate education and to begin a path toward further educational and career opportunities. These opportunities may include further graduate-level training leading to a PhD, a career in research, or other educational and administrative opportunities. The curriculum is focused on training in a range of research experience in neurocognitive and behavioral sciences. In addition to required coursework, students are required to complete a minimum of eight hours per week with a research mentor in laboratory activities. These activities culminate with the successful completion of a thesis project.
Degree | Availability | Location |
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MS |
Full-Time |
Philadelphia |
Application Requirements
On-Campus Program
Submitting your application by the priority deadline ensures that your application will be reviewed prior to our interview day (which is currently planned for April 2021). Applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the final June 1 application deadline.
Please view our academic calendar for term start dates.
Fall (Sept) | Winter (Jan) | Spring (March) | Summer (June) | |
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U. S. Applicants |
Priority: Mar. 1 Regular: May 15 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
International Applicants |
Priority: Mar. 1 Regular: May 15 |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Graduate Admission Application
Applicants may only apply to one program. All documents submitted by you or on your behalf in support of this application for admission to Drexel University become the property of the University, and will under no circumstances be released to you or any other party. Please note, an application fee of $65 U.S. is required.
Transcripts
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended. Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school. An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended.
Transcripts must show course-by-course grades and degree conferrals. If your school does not notate degree conferrals on the official transcripts, you must provide copies of any graduate or degree certificates.
If your school issues only one transcript for life, you are required to have a course-by-course evaluation completed by an approved transcript evaluation agency.
Precise, word-for-word English translations of all non-English language documents are required along with official documents in the original language. All translations must be completed by the issuing institution or an ATA-certified translator. Visit the American Translators Association website to search for an ATA-certified translator.
International students: If you have already graduated from your previous institution at the time of your application, please email your graduation certificate(s) attached as PDF or Microsoft Word documents to enroll@drexel.edu. Note: Any international applicant, regardless of program, may be required to provide a transcript evaluation should the Admissions Committee determine it is needed for the application to be reviewed. If your transcripts are selected for a course-by-course evaluation by an external agency, you will be responsible for supplying all necessary documentation and paying all necessary fees to have your transcripts evaluated.
If you have questions regarding what documents you must submit to fulfill the transcript requirements, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Standardized Test Scores
GRE test scores are not required.
The GRE Psychology subject test is optional.
Test of English as a Foreign Language
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL minimum scores: 100/600/250), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS minimum Overall Band Score: 7.0), or the Pearson Test of English (PTE minimum score: 68) unless they meet the criteria for a waiver.
Essay
Please write approximately 500 words explaining your reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel; your short-term and long-term career plans; and how your background, experience, interest, and/or values, when combined with a Drexel degree, will enable you to pursue these goals successfully.
Submit your essay with your application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your application.
Résumé
Upload your résumé as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel Portal after you submit your application.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required. To electronically request recommendations, you must list your recommenders and their contact information on your application. We advise that you follow up with your recommenders to ensure they received your recommendation request — they may need to check their junk mail folder. Additionally, it is your responsibility to confirm that your recommenders will submit letters by your application deadline and follow up with recommenders who have not completed their recommendations.
Request recommendations with your application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your application.
Alternatively, you may submit your recommendation letters by mail. Letters must include the address, phone number, and signature of the recommender. The recommendation envelope must be submitted unopened to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Interview
Virtual, in-person, or telephone interview required for qualified applicants.
Mailing Addresses
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