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PhD of Developmental & Brain Sciences

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Research doctorate on how cognition, Perception and behaviour relate to developing neural and hormonal systems.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Design and carry out independent research in Developmental & Brain Sciences. Evaluate relevant scholarly literature and communicate research findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: seven core courses on ethics
Neuroscience
Statistics and teaching
One concentration course
Two electives
Up to 18 mentored research credits and 24.

Career outcomes

Research scientist
University professor
Cognitive neuroscientist
Behavioral neuroscientist
Cellular and molecular neuroscientist
Neuroendocrinologist
Industry scientist

Curriculum

Seven core courses on ethics
Neuroscience
Statistics and teaching
One concentration course
Two electives
Up to 18 mentored research credits and 24 dissertation credits. 60 credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's or master's degree (regionally accredited US or international equivalent) as set by each doctoral programme
GRE/GMAT
Letters
Statement of purpose and CV per programme

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree (regionally accredited US or international equivalent) as set by each doctoral programme, GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose and CV per programme

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Degree Certificate

How to apply

Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,419 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	Department of Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.