Champaign,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Behavioral Neuroscience in Urbana United States | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Urbana United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,760
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Behavioral Neuroscience program focuses on applying neuroscience methods, primarily in animal studies, to investigate brain function and behavioral outcomes. This research-intensive program pairs each student with a faculty advisor for direct mentorship. Research themes span neural plasticity, hormonal influences on brain development, adolescent neuroscience, substance abuse and addiction mechanisms, eating behavior processes, exercise effects, and behavioral studies. Behavioral Neuroscience faculty and students collaborate across Psychology's other specializations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Graduate College admission requirements apply for all programs. All candidates for admission must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (or B) on a 4.0 scale in courses representing the last 60 hours of work completed for the bachelor's degree.
The minimum total TOEFL iBT score for admission (including all four sections): 79
Minimum total TOEFL iBT score for exemption from the English as a Second Language Placement Test (EPT) for admission (including all four sections): 103
Minimum total IELTS score for admission: 6.5, including a minimum subscore of 6 on all four modules. Students receiving scores below 7 will be required to take the EPT for placement in English as Second Language courses.
The minimum total TOEFL iBT score for admission (including all four sections): 79
Minimum total TOEFL iBT score for exemption from the English as a Second Language Placement Test (EPT) for admission (including all four sections): 103
Minimum total IELTS score for admission: 6.5, including a minimum subscore of 6 on all four modules. Students receiving scores below 7 will be required to take the EPT for placement in English as Second Language courses.
Tuition
USD
29,760