Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
|
Detroit United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Wayne State's Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience (BCN) Ph.D. program equips students for careers in neuroscience research and education, covering diverse fields such as cognitive imaging, neural physiology, pharmacology, and neurobehavioral studies.
The curriculum combines core coursework, focused seminars, and hands-on research experience. Faculty members provide personalized mentorship through direct collaboration. Graduates are well-prepared for postdoctoral opportunities and careers in academia, industry, or government sectors.
Exploring the brain and behavior remains among humanity's most exciting scientific challenges. Researchers are unraveling how complex neural networks and biochemical processes create our perceptions, memories, emotions, and behaviors. These discoveries about normal brain function pave the way for understanding neurological disorders and developing treatments. Through this work, neuroscientists contribute to improving mental health and addressing psychological conditions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Official Transcripts: One set of official transcripts from ALL previous institution.
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation: completed by professors or other professional who know you and your academic work sufficiently well to judge your qualifications for graduate study. These are submitted electronically by your letter writers via the online application system. An optional 4th letter is allowed.
Professional Statement: a one- or two-page, single- or double-spaced, professional statement describing your areas of interest in psychology, preparation for graduate school, and career goals.
General GRE scores: Applicants will be asked to self-report their scores in the online application system. Applicants must also request their official score report be sent by ETS to institution code R1898.
Writing Sample: OPTIONAL. Writing samples may include senior thesis, conference presentation, or publication.
C.V. or Resume: OPTIONAL. Applicants may upload a C.V. or Resume.
Electronic Transcripts: Applicants must upload transcripts from ALL previous institutions (including Wayne State, if you previously attended classes here). Transcripts may be official, unofficial, copies, or web print outs.
In selecting students for our doctoral programs, we do not set arbitrary minimums for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Grade Point Average (GPA) as these factors contribute only partially to our overall assessment of the application. Conversely, although high scores do not guarantee admission, they increase the probability of favorable consideration. Most students entering our program have performed well on these measures. A strong science background, both in psychology and the other sciences, and a strong math background help a candidate.
The Graduate School requires a GPA of at least a 3.0 for undergraduate course work (or graduate course work if the applicant has a master's degree), however, most students accepted into the program have grade points much higher than 3.0.
The department requires the general GRE for admission. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based). IELTS - 6.0
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation: completed by professors or other professional who know you and your academic work sufficiently well to judge your qualifications for graduate study. These are submitted electronically by your letter writers via the online application system. An optional 4th letter is allowed.
Professional Statement: a one- or two-page, single- or double-spaced, professional statement describing your areas of interest in psychology, preparation for graduate school, and career goals.
General GRE scores: Applicants will be asked to self-report their scores in the online application system. Applicants must also request their official score report be sent by ETS to institution code R1898.
Writing Sample: OPTIONAL. Writing samples may include senior thesis, conference presentation, or publication.
C.V. or Resume: OPTIONAL. Applicants may upload a C.V. or Resume.
Electronic Transcripts: Applicants must upload transcripts from ALL previous institutions (including Wayne State, if you previously attended classes here). Transcripts may be official, unofficial, copies, or web print outs.
In selecting students for our doctoral programs, we do not set arbitrary minimums for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Grade Point Average (GPA) as these factors contribute only partially to our overall assessment of the application. Conversely, although high scores do not guarantee admission, they increase the probability of favorable consideration. Most students entering our program have performed well on these measures. A strong science background, both in psychology and the other sciences, and a strong math background help a candidate.
The Graduate School requires a GPA of at least a 3.0 for undergraduate course work (or graduate course work if the applicant has a master's degree), however, most students accepted into the program have grade points much higher than 3.0.
The department requires the general GRE for admission. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based). IELTS - 6.0
Tuition
USD
28,116