The Institute of Psychology was created in 1920 and is the birthplace of French psychology. It was the first institution to train psychologists at the university level. The Institute has 4,000 students studying psychology from the undergraduate to the post-graduate level. It is one of the only training and research centers in France to offer a broad range of courses in the other subdisciplines that lead to the many careers in psychology. In addition, the Institute of Psychology sets itself apart through its experimental, clinical and applied research on societal issues and in the fields of health and education.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto is one of the world's leading departments in the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behavior. It is highly ranked globally for research productivity and impact, combining excellence with accessibility. The department is committed to equipping the next generation of psychologists with the skills and knowledge to graduate with pride, healthy habits of mind, and meaningful ways of knowing.
Cardiff's School of Psychology provides top-notch undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, informed by leading research in psychology and neuroscience.
UCSF Health Psychology is a scientific field that applies psychological theory and methods to the study of health promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention and treatment. The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) initiated one of the first graduate programs in Health Psychology in 1977 and has been a leader in the field ever since. UCSF offers a postdoctoral training program and numerous research opportunities for qualified individuals.