Miami,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology- Cognitive Neuroscience in Orlando United States | Florida International University
Florida International University
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,030
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our PhD program in Cognitive Neuroscience educates students to become specialists in understanding the neural mechanisms behind cognition and behavior. Participants investigate the neurobiological foundations of cognition alongside experts in developmental, cognitive, and clinical neuroscience, focusing on areas like sensory-motor functions, perception, language, memory, decision-making, and addiction.
The curriculum provides thorough instruction from globally renowned faculty. This demanding academic path equips graduates for research positions at academic institutions, research centers, or alternative professional environments.
The program places significant focus on mastering fundamental neuroanatomy and physiology, cognitive neuroscience techniques (such as MRI, TMS, EEG, and other electrophysiological methods), along with analytical competencies and the neurological underpinnings of psychological processes and disorders.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Degree: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university
GPA: Applicants must have a 3.0 average or higher during the last two years of the undergraduate program
GRE: General test required. *See note below on GRE scores and COVID-19
Statement of Intent/Personal Statement: Discuss motivations and career goals, research experience, skills and plans, and faculty with whom you hope to work if admitted, making note of research interests and relevance, skills and goals. Statement should be uploaded to the graduate admissions portal
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters written on official letterhead. Ideally, at least two letters would be from faculty evaluating the student's potential for graduate work. Letters of recommendation are uploaded online by the recommender. Letter writers will be asked to provide additional information when they log in to submit their letters
International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 92 on the iBT TOEFL (equivalent to 580 in the TOEFL) is required
GPA: Applicants must have a 3.0 average or higher during the last two years of the undergraduate program
GRE: General test required. *See note below on GRE scores and COVID-19
Statement of Intent/Personal Statement: Discuss motivations and career goals, research experience, skills and plans, and faculty with whom you hope to work if admitted, making note of research interests and relevance, skills and goals. Statement should be uploaded to the graduate admissions portal
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters written on official letterhead. Ideally, at least two letters would be from faculty evaluating the student's potential for graduate work. Letters of recommendation are uploaded online by the recommender. Letter writers will be asked to provide additional information when they log in to submit their letters
International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 92 on the iBT TOEFL (equivalent to 580 in the TOEFL) is required
Tuition
USD
18,030