The Queen's Psychology Department is home to 35 labs where faculty members conduct research in Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science, as well as Developmental, Social, and Clinical Psychology. Students have the opportunity to work alongside faculty researchers and graduate students, investigating topics such as sexuality, bullying, mood disorders, and infant cognition.
Undergraduate Program
The Psychology Department at Queen’s University provides internationally renowned research programs known for: the excellence and integrity of its faculty, students and training; the innovation and value of its research, scholarship, and skill development.
Graduate Programs
The Department of Psychology at Queen's University offers a wide range of Programs in core areas of Psychology, with a strong emphasis on fundamental research and discovery, as well as intensive training in clinical skills and applications.
Developmental Psychology Studies
The Child and Adolescent Development Group at Queen's University has several fun and interactive studies that are looking for children of all ages to participate.
News
Date Published: Feb 16, 2023
Enhancing community engagement at Queen’s
The Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor has appointed Wendy Craig as Special Advisor to the Principal on Community Engagement.
Read more about Dr. Craig's appointment
Date Published: Jan 19, 2023
Research shows how non-motor brain areas play a critical role in shaping motor learning
The ability to learn new motor skills is critical for a vast majority of our daily behaviours, yet scientists have a poor understanding of how such learning is achieved by the human brain.
Read more about this research
Date Published: Jan 11, 2023
The science of gender, sex, and sexuality
Sari van Anders investigates how social experiences impact our identities, our bodies, and our research.
Read the interview with Dr. van Anders