PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Psychology
offers full-time and part-time M.A. and Ph.D. by research programs. Students in
the program will be situated in
an opportune position to explore and choose from a wide array of research areas
that the school endeavors in. From infant to elderly populations, from
qualitative to neurobiological techniques, we offer extensive research
prospects in social, developmental, clinical, cultural and bio-psychological
fields. Students will work alongside experts in their respective fields; where their
academic journey will be well-supported by dedicated faculty members and
research staff.
Psychology
features specializations in many topics
and boasts integrative research spanning across multiple research
domains. For instance, research projects have been conducted by utilizing
methods in neuropsychology to investigate consumer behavior and implementing
mobile applications for data collection in the elderly population – juxtaposing
techniques across different branches of Psychology to investigate unexplored
new territories. We
offer state of the art amenities such as eye-tracking and neuroimaging
facilities, as well as a range of laboratories to meet different research needs
(e.g., child-friendly laboratory). To extend the applicability of our research
to the community, the program works closely with national stakeholders in
Singapore, including governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Education and
the Ministry of Social and Family Development, public hospitals and schools.
Our faculty
members are held in high regard in the global research community and have active
collaboration with international partners – research institutes and
universities from around the world, including University of Cambridge, the
University of Trento, New York University, Columbia University, RIKEN Brain
Science Institute and many more. Students are strongly encouraged to engage in
discourse with the international community during conferences and graduate
exchange programs. Such international exposure allow students to learn from
some of the brightest minds, foster global networks, and gain insight into the
latest developments in the students’ specialized field of research.
To
prepare students for a career in academia, we provide holistic training in
research and other essential skills including teaching, grant-preparation
and mentoring. We offer exciting opportunities to give students a head-start in
a career in Psychology research in their respective fields of specialization.
The M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Psychology
are offered on both full-time and part-time basis.
Degree Requirements
M.A.
For M.A., students must complete and
pass the following:
- Two core courses: Advanced Research Design and
Data Analysis (HP7001), Research Seminar (HP7002) (6 Academic Units)
- One elective (3 Academic Units)
The coursework
requirement is to be completed within the first year. M.A. students should
maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.00. Students are also
required to complete the Epigeum Research Integrity (online course), Information
Research & Management (online course), and attend research seminars.
Students on NTU scholarship might have additional requirements to fulfil. Refer
to the Timeline and
Milestones for more
instructions.
Graduate Assistantship Program (GAP)
Students receiving scholarship from the
Ministry of Education (MOE) – RSS / NPGS / Grants – are required to fulfil the
Graduate Assistantship Program (GAP). GAP is a set of hours divided into
Teaching / Research / Development duties determined by the type of scholarship
and nationality. The GAP is a form of in-service obligation effected for Cohort
2014 and onwards has to be completed 6 months before the submission of the
thesis.
Ph.D.
For Ph.D., students must complete and
pass the following:
- Two core courses: Advanced Research Design and
Data Analysis (HP7001), Research Seminar (HP7002) (6 Academic Units)
- Four electives (12 Academic Units)
- Qualifying
Examination
- Thesis
- Oral Examination
Typically, Ph.D. students complete the coursework requirement within the
first three semesters. They should maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point
Average of 3.50. They are also required to complete Epigeum Research Integrity
(online course), HWG703 Graduate English (unless exempted), HWG702 Small Group
Teaching, Information Research & management (online course) and attend
research seminars. Students on scholarship might have additional requirements
to fulfil. Students are encouraged to work closely with their supervisor and
the graduate
co-ordi
nator to ensure timely completion of all the requirements.
Ph.D. students will have to submit and defend their thesis proposal as
part of the Qualifying Exam (also known as the Confirmation Exercise). The
Qualifying Exam should be completed within 18 months from start of candidature.
The final completed thesis will be examined by a panel of internal and external
examiners, after which, an oral examination will be held. Refer to the Timeline and Milestones for more
instructions.
Graduate Assistantship Program (GAP)
Students receiving scholarship from the Ministry of
Education (MOE) – RSS / NPGS / Grants – are required to fulfil the Graduate Assistantship
Program (GAP). GAP is a set of hours divided into Teaching / Research /
Development duties determined by the type of scholarship and nationality. The
GAP is a form of in-service obligation effected for Cohort 2014 and onwards has
to be completed 6 months before the submission of the thesis.