Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Cognitive Sciences - Cognitive Neuroscience in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
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Irvine United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Cognitive Sciences Department provides a Ph.D. program designed to train students for academic, corporate, and public sector careers in research and education. Recognized globally as a premier hub for mathematically focused cognitive science research, the program emphasizes cutting-edge experimental and theoretical approaches to studying human cognition and brain function. Students gain practical research experience while developing advanced mathematical and computational competencies. The program features three specialized pathways: Cognitive Sciences, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Statistics, each culminating in a unique Master's degree.
Faculty members include two National Academy of Sciences scholars, with many holding editorial positions in top journals, leadership roles in international societies, and advisory positions at major funding agencies like NSF and NIH. The department maintains strong interdisciplinary connections with Biomedical Engineering, Logic and Philosophy of Science, Computer Science, Neurobiology and Behavior, and Statistics. Numerous faculty participate in UCI research centers including the Institute for Mathematical Behavioral Sciences, Data Science Institute, FIBRE imaging facility, and centers focused on hearing research and memory neuroscience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Applicants should have acquired a background in mathematics equivalent to at least one year of calculus. Advanced course work in some of the following fields is highly desirable: psychology, computer science, mathematics, physical sciences, engineering, biology, logic, and linguistics. Standard requirements for admission include Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for tests taken within the past five years, official transcripts of all college course work, and at least three letters of recommendation.
TOEFL Score Requirement for Admissions Consideration: 80
bullet TOEFL Speaking Sub-Score Requirement for Financial Support Consideration: 26/30
The minimum IELTS scores required to be eligible for admissions and financial support consideration are:
bullet IELTS Score Requirement for Admissions Consideration: 7 (overall for admission), no less than 6 (on any individual module)
bullet IELTS Speaking Sub-Score Requirement for Financial Support Consideration: 8/9
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Applicants should have acquired a background in mathematics equivalent to at least one year of calculus. Advanced course work in some of the following fields is highly desirable: psychology, computer science, mathematics, physical sciences, engineering, biology, logic, and linguistics. Standard requirements for admission include Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for tests taken within the past five years, official transcripts of all college course work, and at least three letters of recommendation.
TOEFL Score Requirement for Admissions Consideration: 80
bullet TOEFL Speaking Sub-Score Requirement for Financial Support Consideration: 26/30
The minimum IELTS scores required to be eligible for admissions and financial support consideration are:
bullet IELTS Score Requirement for Admissions Consideration: 7 (overall for admission), no less than 6 (on any individual module)
bullet IELTS Speaking Sub-Score Requirement for Financial Support Consideration: 8/9
Tuition
USD
26,802