From well-being, to moral development in children, to the possibilities for cannabis in mental health, see what UBC psychology researchers and students are exploring.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

Get your UBC degree in psychology, the study of human and animal behaviour. Go on to graduate studies or a career as a psychologist, with possibilities ranging from treating behavioural issues to researching psychological processes.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Alumna Dr. Kimberley Kaseweter bridges science and practice to improve patient care

Since completing her PhD in Psychological Science at UBC Okanagan, Kimberley Kaseweter has built a dynamic career at the intersection of healthcare research and innovation.

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GRADUATE PROGRAMs

Our Clinical Psychology and Psychological Science graduate programs offer tier-one research-based degrees to students in a collegial, close-knit setting. Our high-calibre graduate students dedicate themselves to bettering the lives of others through research and clinical work.

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Graduate Student Story

A Perfect Fit: Mentorship, Community, and Impact

How Marcus Gottlieb found purpose and direction through meaningful guidance and a supportive academic community.

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RESEARCH

Our faculty members and graduate students are working on exciting research projects that are making a difference, locally and around the world.

RESEARCH

Research Story

Mindfulness may help people disconnect from their smartphones

Dr. Susan Holtzman examines the overuse or dependence on smartphones and how it might be curbed with mindfulness techniques.

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