Master of Science in Psychology

Master of Science in Psychology

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Master of Science in Psychology
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Psychology is growing at a much faster pace than many other occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • The career paths aren’t limited to the field of health care—individuals with expertise in psychology are in demand in law, education, government, and the corporate world
  • Students in the Program are taught analytic methods for diagnosing work-related problems, developing solutions, and evaluating the effectiveness of those solutions
  • The curriculum focuses on both the traditional personnel psychology areas of selection, training, compensation, and performance evaluation as well as topics of organizational psychology such as decision-making, motivation, leadership, and organizational effectiveness
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1338095 INR
Hostel & Meals732546 INR
Insurance111618 INR
Transportation19775 INR
Books & supplies68113 INR
IUPUI General Fee60057 INR
Repair & Rehabilitation Fee26147 INR
Placement Test Fee3808 INR
International Services Fee22411 INR
Personal Expenses158931 INR
Total1203406 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Undergraduate training in psychology, mathematics, and the sciences is highly desirable though not required
  • Applicants should have had at least one undergraduate course in statistics, and one in tests and measurement is also advantageous
  • To be considered for admission without probation, applicants must obtain
    • (a) a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of recognized standing
    • (b) a GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale
  • Applicants preferably have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, but the department will consider applicants with bachelor's degrees in similar areas with coursework in social science statistics and research methods)
ExamsTOEFL: 80
  • With minimum scores for specific sections are as follows:
    • 19 Reading
    • 14 Listening
    • 18 Speaking & Writing

IELTS: 6.5
  • With 6.5 Reading, 6.0 Listening, 6.0 Speaking, 5.5 Writing

GRE: Accepted

Additional info
  • The program has a strong quantitative emphasis
    • It is highly unlikely that a student would be admitted without a course in statistics.
    • In the rare circumstance that a student is admitted without meeting this prerequisite, the student must pass an approved statistics course prior to Fall enrollment in the program
  • Admission to this program is competitive. In the last five years, the university has averaged 82 applications per year. The university is currently able to support approximately three or four students per cohort
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