PhD in Psychology - Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience in Riverside United States | University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside | Riverside United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,864
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

The Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience (CCN) program provides specialized training in research and coursework covering:
Memory formation and learning
Action coordination and motor skills
Language processing and speech
Sensory perception in vision and hearing
CCN researchers focus on investigating cognitive functions and their biological foundations, aiming to comprehend how these elements shape our engagement with the environment.
Faculty members employ behavioral research methods, with many incorporating advanced computational models and neuroscience approaches such as EEG/ERP studies and neuroimaging techniques.
Our studies encompass diverse groups, from different age ranges to monolingual and bilingual individuals, animal subjects, and artificial intelligence systems. Research areas extend to age-related cognitive changes, human-computer interaction, cognitive training, and neurodegenerative conditions. While primarily based at UCR, our work frequently involves international collaborations with researchers worldwide.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants are not required to have majored in psychology, but the equivalent (in knowledge) of a bachelor's degree in psychology is recommended. For students interested in behavioral neuroscience specialization, a strong background in biology or biochemistry is essential.

Applicants with an overall or major GPA of 3.5 or better have a higher rate of admission to our program.

A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale). We recommend that you check with the graduate program as they may have a higher standard for their GPA requirements. If your GPA is below this, follow up with the graduate program you are interested. Applications are reviewed in their entirety and the program can look at your other components and advise you on potential admission.

All applications are initially reviewed by the graduate program before a recommendation is submitted to the Graduate Division for final approval.

We require transcripts with final grades or most recent grades (if degree is in progress) from all college-level institutions you have attended. We also require proof of any degree awarded to you. Confirmation of your degree can be a degree posting on a transcript or a copy of your degree certificate. If you have attended an institution located outside of the US.

IELTS - minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component. TOEFL - minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT.

Tuition USD 27,864

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