A unique balance of psychology and science will give you a distinctive edge and prepare you for a wide variety of graduate school programs.

In this program, you will study psychology alongside biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, making this an ideal first step into further studies in a variety of experimental psychology settings, neuroscience, health fields, and scientific research.

You will work closely with faculty to develop an avenue of career possibilities. First, you select a concentration option – pre-medical or graduate school – allowing you to adapt your curriculum to your career goals and interests. 

You will also learn to conduct professional-level research, completing an independent research project your senior year. During your time in the program, you can further enrich your education with internships in research, legal and educational settings; or study abroad anywhere in the world.

Highlights

• Extensive exposure to  science and psychology
• Close faculty guidance and mentorship
• Two concentration options
• Professional research training
• Affiliations with Jefferson and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Real-world internship experiences
• Study abroad opportunities
• Top graduate school placement in variety of medical fields, sciences, or psychology.

Students can utilize the resources offered by the program to advance their education and future career.

• Jefferson Psychology Society
• Psi Chi (National Honor Society for Psychology)
• Study Abroad Opportunities
• Internships