The program was started in 1966 and to date 99 Ph.D.s have been granted and 56 Postdoctoral Fellows have received or are currently receiving training. The Biological Psychology program emphasizes:

• core course studies stressing the interrelationship between biology and psychology;
• laboratory experience providing hands-on training in basic and/or applied clinical research;
• special seminars focusing on substance abuse research and clinical aspects of chemical dependency; and
• specialization opportunities through advanced elective courses and cross-disciplinary collaboration.