Program Overview
The Experimental Psychology at Rochester Institute of Technology is a MSc programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Experimental Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Experimental Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Graduate Statistics
- Choose one of the following:
- Graduate Engineering Psychology
- Elective
- Graduate Research Seminar
- Graduate Research Methods
- Thesis Proposal
- Elective
- Free Electives
- Thesis
- Elective
- Choose one of the following:
- Elective
- Free Elective
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
To be considered for admission to the MS in experimental psychology, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Have a minimum of 15 semester hours of course work in undergraduate psychology or a related field (e.g., engineering, computer science, information technology), including one course in experimental psychology and one course in statistics
- Submit official transcripts (in English) for all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (for undergraduate work)
- Submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Submit at least two letters of reference from professors or supervisors
- Submit a personal statement describing the applicant\'s goals for the program focusing on their research interests and possible thesis research (including possible thesis mentors), and
- Complete a graduate application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rochester Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, United States
Rochester Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 90