Storrs,
CT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience and Neuroscience in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
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Storrs United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,746
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The behavioral neuroscience and neuroscience specializations provide diverse methodologies for investigating how the nervous system influences behavior. These programs focus on electrophysiological, genetic, pharmacological, and neurochemical examinations of sensory, motor, motivational, and cognitive functions governed by the forebrain, including animal models of neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in psychological sciences at UConn can specialize in either behavioral neuroscience or neuroscience. Both specializations fall under the behavioral neuroscience program, which is one of several research areas within the Department of Psychological Sciences.
These concentrations expose students to numerous techniques for studying nervous system-behavior relationships, with particular attention to electrophysiological and neurochemical investigations of sensory, motor, motivational, and cognitive processes regulated by mammalian forebrain structures (such as the neocortex, entorhinal cortex, hippocampus, thalamus, and basal ganglia).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applications are for Ph.D. and certificate programs only. UConn does not offer a terminal master's degree in psychological sciences.
The Ph.D. in psychological sciences is a full-time program offered on the UConn Storrs campus.
Applicants are not required to have an undergraduate degree in psychology, however, basic undergraduate-level courses in statistics, general psychology, and experimental psychology are recommended.
The GRE is no longer required, and GRE scores will not be considered for applications.
Receiving minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Receiving a minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic test. (IELTS General Training and IELTS Indicator are not accepted.)
Receiving a minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE test.
Applicants are required to provide three letters of recommendation, preferably from your instructors in psychology.
Please provide a personal statement (2-4 double spaced pages) that addresses the following points:
1. Describe how your interest in psychology developed. Include the influence of personal, professional and/or volunteer experiences on your interest.
2. What program are you applying for and why? Why at UCONN? What do you consider to be your personal strengths and limitations in relation to this program? What do you think you will add to the program and to the lab of your preferred advisor(s)?
3. Please describe your research experience, computer experience, and formal (e.g., statistical and/or other mathematical) training.
You do not need to provide three separate answers if the relevant information is incorporated into a longer personal statement. We are providing these suggested points to ensure that all applicants have the same information about how personal essays are reviewed.
Applicants must provide a copy of their resume or CV
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
The Ph.D. in psychological sciences is a full-time program offered on the UConn Storrs campus.
Applicants are not required to have an undergraduate degree in psychology, however, basic undergraduate-level courses in statistics, general psychology, and experimental psychology are recommended.
The GRE is no longer required, and GRE scores will not be considered for applications.
Receiving minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Receiving a minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic test. (IELTS General Training and IELTS Indicator are not accepted.)
Receiving a minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE test.
Applicants are required to provide three letters of recommendation, preferably from your instructors in psychology.
Please provide a personal statement (2-4 double spaced pages) that addresses the following points:
1. Describe how your interest in psychology developed. Include the influence of personal, professional and/or volunteer experiences on your interest.
2. What program are you applying for and why? Why at UCONN? What do you consider to be your personal strengths and limitations in relation to this program? What do you think you will add to the program and to the lab of your preferred advisor(s)?
3. Please describe your research experience, computer experience, and formal (e.g., statistical and/or other mathematical) training.
You do not need to provide three separate answers if the relevant information is incorporated into a longer personal statement. We are providing these suggested points to ensure that all applicants have the same information about how personal essays are reviewed.
Applicants must provide a copy of their resume or CV
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Tuition
USD
40,746