Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] Psychology

at Columbia University

All students accepted to the five-year program receive a fellowship, which supports tuition, health and insurance fees, and an annual stipend through the fifth year, provided that they maintain good academic standing. All fellows receive equal awards. Fellowships are awarded in recognition of academic achievement and in expectation of scholarly success. Teaching and research experience are considered an important aspect of the training of graduate students. Thus, graduate fellowships include some teaching and research apprenticeship.
 

In addition to the regular PhD program in Psychology, there is also a joint PhD program with the Department of Sociomedical Sciences in the Mailman School of Public Health. This PhD is designed for individuals who wish to combine training in psychology with training in social influences on public health and medicine. 
 

The courses required for the certificate program are very similar to those required for all Psychology majors. They are designed to provide you with a relatively broad undergraduate-level education in Psychology. Most students complete all coursework within 1-2 years, though some students opt to complete the program over a longer period of time. A typical student entering in the Fall, will complete most if not all of their coursework by Fall of the following year. Students can then apply to graduate school programs beginning in the subsequent Fall. Students preparing for Masters level programs are often able to apply to graduate schools in the winter of the year they begin the program to begin the following Fall. Many students follow longer time schedules.
 

Course schedules are tailored to the needs of the student with the goal of developing the schedule that best meets your interests and needs for applying to graduate school. Students with specific interests will find advisement that will enable them to meet their curricular goals. You can find out more about the requirements for the certificate here

Admission to the graduate program is based on an overall evaluation of applicants' scores, grades, recommendation letters, as well as potential for scholarship. An undergraduate major in psychology is not required, but it is an advantage to have had undergraduate psychology courses as well as courses in statistics. There is no language requirement. International students must hold a degree equivalent to a US bachelor's degree and be fluent in both written and spoken English.
 

In addition to the requirements listed below, all students must submit one transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, a statement of academic purpose, and three letters of recommendation from academic sources.
 

GRE's are not required and will not be reviewed if submitted.
 

All international students whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official language is not English must submit scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS.
 

The requirements for the MPhil. degree must be completed by end of Year 4 and appropriate paperwork indicating completion of requirements must be submitted to GSAS by May 15th of Year 4 (i.e., by the end of the 8th semester of graduate work). MPhil students need both a primary and secondary advisor (as per the MA requirements). 
 

You will also need to request that your comp approvers send an email to Janet (cc'ing Joanna) stating what they approve as your comp requirement. Your application will not be released to GSAS until this is received.
 

Please note that the Dissertation Proposal is not a required part of the Mphil degree application; in fact it is completed following conferral of Mphil (no later than September of the 5th year).
 

•  Completion of all MA Requirements.

•  Register for Monday Seminar each semester (listed as PSYC GR9397x and GR9398y)

•  Register for the Colloquium series each semester. (This is listed as GR9999x and GR9999y)

•  Register for Supervised Individual Research each semester (GR6600x and GR6600y)

•  Presentation at the Annual Research Day or Monday Seminar

• This will is typically held in the spring semester. Further details will be sent by email each year. All advanced students will make a yearly presentation of their research to the entire department at the Annual Research Day or Monday Seminar. 

The cost of studying at Columbia University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $62840 annually, to study in Columbia University

The obvious benefit to such a highly selective system is that it affords graduate students the opportunity to become acquainted with all research conducted in the department by faculty as well as fellow graduate students.GSAS Compass helps doctoral and master’s students in the Arts and Sciences to identify, work toward, and achieve their post-graduation career goals. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that fosters exploration, nurtures diverse interests, and assists in preparing GSAS students for a range of careers that are well suited to their individual skills, interests, values, and personalities. Above all, we empower students to harness their academic training in any career path they pursue.