Area
social Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Psychology

Northern Catholic University
- City: Antofagasta,
- Commune: Antofagasta,
- Region: Antofagasta Region
goals
The UCN-UTA Psychology doctoral program seeks to train expert researchers and academics, autonomous in the generation and dissemination of scientific knowledge, with high standards of quality.
Applicant Profile
All those people who have the academic degree of Bachelor of Psychology may apply for the doctorate. Additionally, the Academic Committee of each University may evaluate the entry of graduates from other related areas such as Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Education or others.
Candidates from other disciplines will also be eligible as long as their research project is developed in the field of Psychology and their professional and / or academic background is positively evaluated by the academic committee of the University to which they apply to enter.
Graduate profile
The graduate of the Doctorate in Psychology program is a researcher committed to knowledge, justice, equity and freedom. From this perspective, it exercises its work being socially responsible in the generation of new knowledge in the area of Psychology, based on ethical principles, interculturality and respect for the dignity of people.
His training, based on academic excellence, provides him with solid specialized theoretical and practical knowledge, which is at the forefront of his disciplinary area, which together with a strong methodological training both qualitative and quantitative, makes him a high-level researcher, specialized in basic research on psychological, psychosocial and sociocultural problems.
Lines of investigation
– Health, Well-being and Close Interpersonal Relationships
– Social Psychology
