Overview:

• may be pursued on either a full-time or part-time basis
• provides a strong foundation in all areas of psychology

We offer a General Master's Program.

We have faculty members with research interests in the following areas:

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Social Psychology

Graduate Courses:

• Descriptions
• Courses with Online Materials
  

How to Apply for the Master's Degree

Applications to the Department of Psychology's Master's Program are accepted based on the recommendation of individual faculty. Only those applicants whose research interests match those of a specific faculty member who is willing to serve as the student's mentor will be accepted.

Non-Matriculated Admissions:

• Apply Online
• Students must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and a combined verbal and quantitative GRE score of 1000 to be granted admission as a non-matriculated student.
• If you are granted admission as a non-matriculated student, you must obtain written permission of the instructor to register in each class. Instructors are under no obligation to admit non-matriculated students to their classes.
  

Answers to some common questions:

• Requirements for the M.A. Degree
  
  
• General Information at the UB Graduate School Site
  
  
• Buffalo - The City of Good Neighbors
  
  
• Who should enroll?
  
  
• Can I switch to a doctoral program once I arrive?
  
  
• How much is graduate tuition?
  
  
• Is there funding available?
  
  
• How to apply...
  • Deadlines
  • Application Process
    
    
• Other Frequently Asked Questions
  
  1. What is the University at Buffalo like?
  2. What is living in Buffalo really like?
  3. How much does it cost to live in Western New York?
  4. What can I do with a graduate Psychology degree?
  5. Where are you located? I'd like to come and vist.
  6. Does the University at Buffalo accept applications from international students? Canadians?
  7. Are GRE scores important?
  8. What are acceptable GRE scores?
  9. I didn't do well on the GRE test (OR my grade average is low). Should I still apply?
  10. I took the Graduate Record Exam over five years ago. Do I need to retake it?
  11. How many students apply and how many are accepted? What is the ratio?
  12. What coursework is required and what are the typical GRE scores of accepted students?
  13. How should I calculate my GPA?
  14. Can I substitute another test for the Graduate Record Exams?
  15. If I already have a Master's degree, how long will it take to complete a Ph.D. program? How many courses will transfer towards a doctoral degree?
  16. Is a Master's degree required before I can apply to the Ph.D. program?
  17. I didn't major in psychology as an undergraduate. May I still apply to your graduate program?
  18. What about housing at UB?

Any remaining questions? Drop us a note:

Graduate Admissions
Department of Psychology
Park Hall Room 210
University at Buffalo--The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY 14260-4110

Phone: (716) 645-3650 x209
Email: psych@buffalo.edu