A bachelor's degree is required.
Most students also have additional basic science backgrounds as part of their undergraduate majors.
Although a psychology major on the undergraduate level is preferred, the department has, on occasion, accepted students with undergraduate preparation in other disciplines. Recent statistics suggest that the average first year student has a combined verbal and quantitative GRE of 1280 and an undergraduate GPA of 3.7. For more information see Applicant and Doctoral Program Data . All students had, in addition to didactic preparation, some practical experience of a clinical or research nature prior to enrollment. The admission committee places particular emphasis on prior research experience, the breadth and quality of the undergraduate preparation in basic science and psychology, letters of recommendation and personal statements.