Applicants are expected to have a minimum of 18 credit hours of coursework in psychology, including Introductory Psychology and Research Methods, coursework in undergraduate statistics, excellent scores on the GRE Exam, and an excellent academic track record as demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate grade point averages.

Additionally, students who succeed in the Health Psychology program are hardworking, competent, disciplined scholars with interests in the science of Health Psychology and other health-related fields. Students must demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a passion for the science of psychology. It is important for student applicants to determine if their professional interests are well matched to the expertise of our faculty members.
Applicants are expected to complete an application online to the Graduate School. The application also must include transcripts of all completed academic work, an official score on the GRE exam, three letters of reference from persons, preferably psychologists, who can speak to the applicant's promise as a doctoral student, a two page statement of professional goals and research interests, and a current resume or CV. International students must submit official TOEFL or IELTS test scores. Minimum score required for the TOEFL: of at least 557 on the written test or 83 on the computer-based test. Minimum overall band score required for the IELTS is 6.5. All tests must be taken within the last two years.