An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements and the following departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program: Completion of an undergraduate major in psychology (or neuroscience). Submission of scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination. Receipt of a positive recommendation by the Departmental Admissions Committee.
Admission is based on evaluation of an applicant's entire record. In evaluating each application, the Admissions Committee examines such factors as grades, research record (e.g., research apprenticeships, publications, presentations, and senior or honors theses), and letters of recommendation.

Students without an undergraduate major in psychology or neuroscience are welcome to apply, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If they are offered admission, they will be informed about any additional course​s that would need to be taken at UWM (in addition to the required graduate coursework) to fill gaps in training.
A graduate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.5.