PhD in Biology - Neurobiology and Behavior in Winston Salem United States | Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University | Winston Salem United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 38,650
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Neurobiology and Behavior research team comprises faculty members focused on studying organismal structure and function. Their investigations cover diverse topics, with a strong emphasis on understanding the biological mechanisms behind behavior. A key specialty of this group lies in neuroethology - exploring how neural systems govern natural animal behaviors. Faculty expertise spans chemical sensing, auditory and chemical signaling, movement patterns, eusocial insects, and circadian rhythms. Researchers employ advanced methodologies including electrophysiological recordings, sound analysis, motion tracking, muscle activity monitoring, neural structure studies, high-resolution microscopy, and calcium signaling visualization.
Wake Forest University's Biology Department fosters a collaborative environment with interdisciplinary research opportunities. Explore the research categories below to discover faculty specialists, mentoring programs, available tools, and collaborative projects in these fields.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Prepare required materials
Personal Statement
Transcript(s) (unofficial transcripts may be used for the review process)
Request letters of recommendation
Test reports (unofficial reports may be used for the review process)
Prepare additional program requirements (if required by your program)
Undergraduate seniors and graduates of accredited U.S. colleges and universities or recognized foreign institutions may apply for admission to the Graduate School for study on the Reynolda campus.
Undergraduates must complete their degree requirements prior to entering the Graduate School. The Graduate School.
Whatever your previous academic training may have been, all applicants should have superior records. This requirement is usually interpreted as at least a B (3.0 GPA or greater) average or standing in the upper quarter of the class or both.
IELTS - 6.5 overall.
TOEFL-(iBT) 79 overall.

Tuition USD 38,650

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