The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Boston University is a globally recognized leader in research. It offers expertise in a broad range of fields and is ranked highly for its combined psychiatry/psychology faculty research strength.
Welcome to the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences (PBS) at Boston University. Our faculty are engaged in teaching and researching a broad range of topics focused on enhancing the understanding of mind, brain, and behavior. Our faculty are leaders in their fields and we offer a vast array of training opportunities for students. PBS faculty study a variety of topics including genetics, brain processes, animal learning, child development, psychopathology, cognition, perception, attention, memory, decision-making, cognitive control, addiction, anxiety, depression, autism, social interactions, and behavioral interventions. Through our work, we attempt to discover principles and develop theory that increase our understanding of individuals and social groups and apply this knowledge to improving health and well-being. PBS offers undergraduate, Master's, and PhD degrees in Psychology that are organized around three programmatic areas: (1) Brain, Behavior & Cognition, (2) Clinical Psychology, and (3) Developmental Science. Our undergraduate program in Psychology is one of the most popular majors within BU's College of Arts & Sciences. Admission to our PhD program is extremely selective (2-3% admission rate). Our department also supports undergraduate and PhD degrees in Neuroscience in cooperation with interdisciplinary programs. PBS is highly active in research. Research and research training in the department is supported by a variety of grants including the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and private foundations. PBS faculty lead several broad research and clinical centers at BU, including the Center for Anxiety & Related Disorders, the Center for Systems Neuroscience, the Center for Cognitive Neuroimaging, the Center for Autism Research Excellence, and the Center for Memory & Brain. These centers, along with robust activity in individual faculty laboratories, offer a broad range of research training opportunities for our undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows.
The University of Adelaide’s School of Psychology is one of Australia’s most prestigious, offering a world-class learning environment and delivering outstanding research and education. It focuses on the scientific study of people’s thoughts and behaviours, aiming to develop useful ways of understanding human minds and actions. The School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide is home to renowned psychology researchers, educators, and practitioners. They aim to enhance industry capabilities and improve Australians' lives, building on a tradition of international excellence in research and teaching to address global challenges.
The Department of Psychology at MacEwan University offers comprehensive undergraduate programs, emphasizing both theoretical and applied aspects of psychology, supported by experienced faculty.
The Department of Psychology at ULM is committed to providing high-quality education and research in psychology. Our goal is to help students and researchers gain a deep understanding of human behavior and mental processes through scientific methods, cultivating professionals in psychology with critical thinking and research capabilities for society.