PhD in Neuroscience in Provo United States | Brigham Young University

Neuroscience explores the growth and operations of the central nervous system and how it shapes behavior. This field investigates neuroanatomy, nervous system physiology, biochemistry, genetics, neuropharmacology, neuroimaging, systems and behavioral neuroscience, developmental neuroscience, social neuroscience, cognition, bioengineering, computational neuroscience, and neural disorders. The Neuroscience Center provides graduate programs with research training and coursework across diverse neuroscience topics. Research focuses on neuroendocrinology, reproduction, CNS development, exercise physiology, glucose metabolism, membrane transport, channel structure, synaptic vesicle recycling, blood pressure regulation, tissue engineering, memory, stress responses, aging, neuroimaging, neuropsychology, development, emotions, psychiatric conditions, Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, amnesia, language, vision, sleep, sensory development, brain-behavior connections, cognition, attachment, robotic rehabilitation, movement, EEG, psychophysiology, traumatic brain injury, and mental health disorders. The PhD program integrates molecular biology, developmental biology, biophysics, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuroendocrinology, neuroimmunology, cognition, and behavioral neuroscience through coursework and research. Students must build a solid neuroscience foundation and acquire the knowledge and skills for specialized research. While encouraged, publishing in peer-reviewed journals is not mandatory.