St. Andrews,
United Kingdom
Type
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Neuroscience - Origins of mind in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,500
(c. USD33,985.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The PhD program, available in both Psychology and Neuroscience, is a research-focused degree typically completed in 3 years (or 6 years part-time). Students work under the guidance of one or more faculty members from the School, culminating in a thesis of up to 80,000 words and an oral defense (viva). The School of Psychology and Neuroscience provides PhD and MSc (research) programs. Research areas generally align with four main themes: cellular and developmental neuroscience, origins of mind, perception/cognition/action, and social/group processes.
The origins of mind research team investigates how evolutionary background and developmental processes shape behavior and cognition across various species, including primates, elephants, birds, children, and adults. Their work utilizes facilities like the Living Links to Human Evolution Centre at Edinburgh Zoo, African field stations (such as Budongo Conservation Field Station), child testing labs, and human experimental laboratories.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The application process involves providing a number supporting documents, documents required by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience are as follows (some funding opportunities may require additional documents):
personal statement (sometimes called a statement of purpose or letter of application)
up-to-date CV or resume
research proposal, including working title, of approximately 500 words, agreed with the potential supervisor
academic transcripts for undergraduate degree and any postgraduate degree completed or in progress (interim transcripts are permitted at this stage where final results are not yet known)
two academic references
sample of written academic work in English of no more than 3000 words
applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency, the School of Psychology and Neuroscience requires an IELTs score of at least 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in Writing.
personal statement (sometimes called a statement of purpose or letter of application)
up-to-date CV or resume
research proposal, including working title, of approximately 500 words, agreed with the potential supervisor
academic transcripts for undergraduate degree and any postgraduate degree completed or in progress (interim transcripts are permitted at this stage where final results are not yet known)
two academic references
sample of written academic work in English of no more than 3000 words
applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency, the School of Psychology and Neuroscience requires an IELTs score of at least 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in Writing.
Tuition
GBP
25,500