Program Overview
The Psychology: Clinical Emphasis at Eastern Washington University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Psychology: Clinical Emphasis 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 7
- Tuition: USD 1,240 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,240 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Cheney, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology: Clinical Emphasis programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Pro-seminar: Scientific Methods
- Advanced Statistics
- Human Neuropsychology
- Advanced Psychopathology
- Research Topics
- Seminar in Special Topics
- Thesis
- Research Report
- Practicum
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).
- Must have a 3.0 GPA in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester graded credits. The Graduate Admission Committee may recommend a limited number of other students with a lower GPA to the Dean of Graduate Studies for admission based upon standard test scores, intervening experiences and other relevant factors.
- Must meet the requirements of the Graduate School.
- Must apply online through EWU Graduate Programs http://www.ewu.edu/grad/graduate-programs and submit a copy of your cover letter and vitae via the online application.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. In fall 2015, the procedure has changed. You will now submit name and email of the person who is providing you a recommendation in the applicaiton. The person will recieve an email from the university/program and will do the recommendation electronically. All you need now is the person\'s name, title, and email address. There will not be a need for paper submissions any longer. Make sure to alert your reference to the change and that s/he will receive an email from us with the opportunity to upload the traditional letter of recommendation and fill out our form electronically.
- Must have a bachelor\'s degree in psychology or its equivalent. Ordinarily, the applicant\'s transcript must show evidence of courses in the following areas: scientific principles of psychology, inferential statistics, learning and personality theory, abnormal psychology, life span development, physiological psychology, history and systems in psychology and general/experimental psychology. Accepted applicants whose transcripts are lacking some areas of proficiency may be asked to complete appropriate courses prior to full acceptance to the program. Moreover, students applying for the MS in Psychology who do not have a history and systems course at the undergraduate level will be expected to add PSYC 490, Senior Capstone: The Tradition of Psychology, to their graduate program of study.
- Must submit scores for the Graduate Record General Test. The GRE must have been taken no more than five years before the date of application.
- It is expected that a student complete all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate School and the department of Psychology before registering for core classes.
- Students admitted to the Clinical Program must complete an FBI background check.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,240 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,240 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,240 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,240 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Eastern Washington University 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 Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, United States
Eastern Washington University 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 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months