PhD in Neuroscience - Addiction in Los Angeles United States | University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

UCLA is globally renowned for its outstanding contributions to Addiction research, a field that integrates multiple disciplines and translational neuroscience approaches. Studies explore addiction's root causes, from genetic factors to neural characteristics and the full clinical presentation. Current initiatives examine diverse addictive conditions, including substance use disorders (stimulants, opioids, alcohol, and tobacco) and behavioral addictions, backed by multiple NIH-funded centers and educational initiatives. The university excels particularly in molecular/cellular neurobiology, neuroimaging, and behavioral neuroscience. Students in the Addiction FAR program will become part of a vibrant, collaborative environment with access to numerous seminars and specialized courses.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

The general requirement for admission for a US student is a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution comparable in standard and content to a bachelors degree from the University of California Graduate admission through the regular process requires an overall scholastic average including any postbaccalaureate study of B 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or better or its equivalent if the letter grade system is not used. Your IELTS Academic overall band score should be at least 7.0. 7.0 is the minimum required. Your TOEFL score on the paper and pencil test must be at least 560 or at least 87 on the internet-based test. For the internet based TOEFL TOEFL iBT the following are the expected scores for each section Writing - 25 Speaking - 24 Reading - 21 Listening - 17 Statement of Purpose Personal Statement ResumeCV Three letters of recommendation One set of official transcripts You will be uploading scanned or digitized copies with the online application Official transcripts are also required to be sent electronically or via regular mail Applicants who have studied outside the US Official transcripts are only required if offered admission

Tuition USD 27,366

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