Department of Psychology & Neuroscience
Undergraduate Psychology
Students who complete a degree in psychology are immersed in learning about the origins, processes, and consequences of human and animal behavior. The study of behavior and its determinants lies at the heart of our understanding of numerous systems ranging from the biological to the economic and social.
The Undergraduate Program in Psychology offers Bachelor of Arts (AB), Bachelor of Science (BS), Interdepartmental (IDM), and minor degrees.
Undergraduate Neuroscience
Students studying neuroscience are provided rich opportunities to study the brain with faculty from diverse disciplines and perspectives. Our curriculum is taught by faculty from many departments and programs across Duke, including Trinity College, the School of Medicine, and Pratt School of Engineering.
The Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience offers Bachelor of Arts (AB), Bachelor of Science (BS), Interdepartmental (IDM), and minor degrees.
Graduate Program
Our Ph.D. program merges social sciences and natural sciences in the study of brain, behavior, and cognition in humans and animals.
We embrace an interdisciplinary approach, using a broad range of methods and interacting with researchers in many different fields. Depending on one's field, training may include neuroimaging, optigenetics, laboratory experiments, clinical approaches, and/or field interviews. Our students interact with faculty and students in Neurobiology, Psychiatry, Economics, Statistics, Philosophy, and the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, and have the opportunity to take courses in other departments as well as at UNC Chapel Hill. Overall, our graduate training environment is a rich one, and students are encouraged to take advantage of the diversity of perspectives and methods.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Psychology & Neuroscience department is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our values align with Duke University's core values for excellence. The Psychology & Neuroscience community is dedicated to creating an academic and social environment where each person can flourish. We have ongoing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts, led by the Psychology & Neuroscience Task Force, to develop strategic priorities for diversity and inclusion with measurable outcomes. It is our priority that all students, staff, faculty, mentors, and trainees – every member of our community – is represented and supported.
Faculty Research Citations Per Year
50,000+
PhDs in Tenure or Tenure-Track Jobs
50+
Undergrad & Graduate Degrees Offered
9
Alumni Spotlights
Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Women’s Biobehavioral Health Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Social Work, and Clinical and Translational Science, University of Pittsburgh