DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Neuroscience and Behavior in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
NIU's neuroscience and behavior Ph.D. program equips students for research and teaching careers across academic, industrial, and professional environments. The curriculum provides comprehensive training in neuroscience theory, behavioral biology, and animal learning processes. Students engage with advanced coursework covering biopsychology, neuroplasticity, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, and research methods. The program's adaptable structure enables personalized study plans through collaborative work with faculty mentors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
As a part of the doctoral program a student must complete a master's degree in psychology with at least a 3.20 GPA in graduate psychology courses exclusive of thesis and independent study courses, including at least a 3.00 GPA in the master's foundation courses and an acceptable research thesis. An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt.
Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.
Program Requires GRE: No (fall 2022)
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Additional Application Requirements
Must have completed a master's degree in a related field. If you do not have a master's degree, please apply to the master's psychology program, which is completed as part of the Ph.D. track.
Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.
Program Requires GRE: No (fall 2022)
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Additional Application Requirements
Must have completed a master's degree in a related field. If you do not have a master's degree, please apply to the master's psychology program, which is completed as part of the Ph.D. track.
Tuition
USD
18,180