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The doctoral program in cognition and neuroscience provides rigorous academic training and research opportunities for aspiring scientists and scholars in this discipline. This field investigates all cognitive processes, exploring areas like sensory perception, memory formation, logical thinking, choice behavior, brain adaptability, and neural engineering.
This unique PhD program combines cutting-edge research with specialized doctoral education on the neural mechanisms governing sensory experience, knowledge retention, skill acquisition, communication, and cognitive control across human development. Candidates can specialize in processing intricate information patterns like facial recognition, verbal communication, musical interpretation, or written material, or examine judgment and problem-solving in neurological disorders and substance dependence. The curriculum also emphasizes neuroplasticity at cellular and molecular levels, studying both normal learning processes and pathological states like persistent pain. Additional program strengths include computational neuroscience and biomedical engineering applications.
The minimum requirement for admission to any doctoral program is an appropriate earned UT Dallas master's degree or its equivalent, with an average of at least B+. Applicants currently enrolled in post baccalaureate study may be admitted on the condition that official documentation confirming the conferral of their master's degree is presented before enrollment at UT Dallas is permitted.
Some departments admit directly to the doctoral program from a bachelor's degree for highly qualified candidates.
English proficiency requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (Internet-based test) Minimum score: 80
TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) Minimum score: 550
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Minimum score: 6.5
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) Minimum score: 67
Completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center
Duolingo English Test Minimum score: 105
Application Deadlines: Fall term - January 15 (Early), May 1 (Regular); Spring term - May 15 (Early), October 1 (Regular).