Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD/MPhil Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour - Health and Wellbeing in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester
University of Leicester
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Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,850
(c. USD29,261.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour is globally recognized for its outstanding research. We provide PhD and MPhil supervision aligned with our faculty's expertise, covering fields such as: Health and wellness, Decision-making processes, Visual perception and linguistics, Animal behavior mechanisms, and Neural systems. Doctoral candidates undertake an independent research initiative supported by an advisory team. Typically, full-time students complete their research within 3.0-3.5 years, while part-time students have 6.0-6.5 years. An additional year (or remaining portion) may be used for thesis preparation. The dissertation, limited to 50,000 words, must present novel findings and meet publication standards. Final degree conferral requires successful defense of the thesis in an oral examination.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
Draft a brief (1,000 words maximum) personal statement
Prepare your supporting documents - with your application you need to include proof that you meet the academic entry requirements and the English language entry requirements
IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) - Minimum overall score 6.5 and minimum component score 5.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - Internet-based test - Minimum overall score 90 and minimum component score 20
Tuition
GBP
21,850