The implementation of a Doctorate program in Psychology arises as a proposal of the Department of Social, Basic and Methodological Psychology of the USC to the need to have a mechanism for the training of PhDs in Social and Behavioral Sciences within the Galician University System.

The PhD degree is conferred by virtue of a thesis.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Behavioral Science is a research-intensive program with a strong focus on health psychology and methodology topics. There are few programs nationwide in which you can study both of these topics simultaneously.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Sciences and Health Promotion focuses on behavioral and social determinants of health. It prepares scholars to integrate social and behavioral science theory to systematically design interventions and use state-of-the-art analytical approaches to assess their effectiveness.

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program trains practitioner-scholar psychologists to work in a broad range of clinical settings, emphasizing a holistic approach to interdisciplinary care and service to diverse and underserved populations.

The only programme of its kind in Scotland, DPsych in Health at GCU develops the vital knowledge and skills to reach BPS Practitioner Psychologist status and become a competent and effective Health Psychologist.

The Faculty of Behavioural Health provides accredited, recognized and affordable doctoral degrees and master’s degrees for behavioural health professionals who desire to expand their personal and professional development.