The Health Psychology (HP) concentration in the Psychology Ph.D. program at ¹ÏÉñÍø provides education, research opportunities, and other relevant experiences around applications of psychology in health, health behavior, and environments that affect health. Health Psychology research and doctoral training addresses a range of focus areas, including alcohol and substance misuse, family and adolescent health, cultural adaptation and identity, injury prevention, stress and health, quantitative issues and their application in health, and many others.
Program Highlights
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Doctoral training using a mentor model, which emphasizes close collaboration with and accessibility of faculty mentors.
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Students are actively involved in the entire range of research activities, including research design, collection and analysis of data, grant proposals, publication and dissemination of results.
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A breadth of coursework with research and applied experiences.
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¹ÏÉñÍø is a medium-sized university with a personal feel, but has the research opportunities often found at larger universities.
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Students frequently present their research at national and international conferences and publish in professional journals. 
Careers
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Biostatisticians
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.
Psychologists, All Other
All psychologists not listed separately.
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Alumni Careers
Requirements
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The Department of Psychology Ph.D. programs admit students with at least a bachelor's degree.
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Official transcripts of all prior academic work.Â
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Three reference letters, at least two of which are from former college/university teachers or research supervisors.Â
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A brief statement outlining personal goals, academic objectives, a preferred mentor, and rationale for fit with the program and mentor’s research program.Â
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A curriculum vitae.
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Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit a writing sample.Â
Cost of Attendance
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ¹ÏÉñÍø, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at ¹ÏÉñÍø, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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