St. Andrews,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Cellular and Developmental neuroscience 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 either Psychology or 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 an 80,000-word thesis and an oral defense (viva). The School of Psychology and Neuroscience provides both PhD and MSc (research) programs. Research areas in these fields generally align with four main themes: cellular and developmental neuroscience, origins of mind, perception/cognition/action, and social/group processes.
Researchers in this group explore neural mechanisms behind diverse behaviors and cognitive functions, such as movement, attention, reward systems, spatial memory, and social learning, along with the impact of early hormone exposure on brain and behavioral development. Their work contributes to understanding various neurological conditions, including motor neuron disease, substance addiction, and Alzheimer's disease.
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