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The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences provides graduate programs culminating in a Ph.D. in either Psychological and Brain Science or Cognitive Neuroscience. Faculty research spans multiple disciplines, covering systems and behavioral neuroscience, cognitive and computational neuroscience, plus social and affective neuroscience. Graduate students work in cutting-edge facilities featuring ample lab space and an MRI scanner exclusively for research purposes. The department's intimate size cultivates a collaborative environment where students engage with faculty renowned for their research excellence and interdisciplinary connections, particularly with Dartmouth Medical School. This close-knit academic community encourages frequent interaction and teamwork across different research labs, promoting groundbreaking cross-disciplinary studies.
An applicant must have completed the baccalaureate degree or its equivalent prior to matriculation. The strength of an applicant's academic background and evidence of promise in graduate study is more important than the area of undergraduate study.