Department of Psychology
Why study psychology?
Learn how to discuss and apply psychological theories and research. Acquire the expertise involved in conducting research with human participants and animals. Discover how psychology contributes to a diverse field of disciplines: brain and cognitive science, industrial organizational psychology, social psychology, and more.
You'll develop skills that lead to success in a wide range of graduate studies and professional disciplines.
Explore our programs
Future undergrad students
Undergraduate programs
Psychology is the scientific study of brain and behaviour. Psychologists analyze the cognitive, biological, and social bases of how humans think, feel, and behave.
Future grad students
Clinical psychology
Advance your knowledge of the causes, prevention, assessment and treatment of psychological problems, along with the promotion of health and wellness. Our program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association.
Future grad students
Psychology
Learn specialized training and collect data using scientific methods. Choose to specialize in one of our three exciting research areas.
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In the News David C. Hodgins, Psychology, in Health
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In the News David C. Hodgins, Psychology, in CTV News
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In the News Kibeom Lee, Psychology, in News18
Middle Children ‘Better’ Than Siblings In Terms Of Honesty And Humility: Study
In the News Kibeom Lee, Psychology, in PsyPost
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News and announcements
UCalgary researchers among network receiving $5 million for new cancer research program
Canadian Cancer Society grant to study benefits of psychedelics for late-stage cancer
David Hodgins to deliver UCalgary’s 2025 Lecture of a Lifetime
This year’s event focuses on navigating addiction recovery
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UCalgary Department of Psychology ranked 1st in Canada
The Department of Psychology has been ranked 1st in Canada and 16th worldwide in the 2024 ScholarGPS Institutional Rankings
A life reimagined: How Franci Sterzer is transforming adversity into impact
After an accident left her paralyzed, Franci Sterzer pursued new possibilities in education and entrepreneurship with UCalgary
Laura Hambley to speak at Grow Your Career Conference
Renowned psychologist, novelist and UCalgary alum joins event on Feb. 1 to talk about bridging career and fulfilment
Chinese Diaspora in Spain: Introducing Qingtianese Heritage
Join Spanish graphic artist Quan Zhou Wu for a fascinating talk on the Qingtianese community – a group that makes up nearly 60% of the Chinese population in Spain.
March 24, 11 a.m.
Gallery Hall, Taylor Family Digital Library
