PhD of Neuroscience
- Salt Lake City, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A science degree on the brain and behaviour, Combining psychology, Biology and chemistry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Neuroscience can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Neuroscientist
- Researcher
- Neuropsychologist
- Clinical research coordinator
- Neuropharmacologist
- Medical scientist
- Psychiatric technician
- Computational neuroscientist
- Cognitive rehabilitation specialist
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- Four-year major: behavioral neuroscience
- Abnormal psychology
- Genetic analysis
- Sensation and perception
- Equilibrium and reactivity and biophysical chemistry. Optional Pre-Medical (MD) and Pre-Physician Assistant concentrations. Guaranteed internship including neuroscience lab or grant-funded research
- Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed four-year bachelor degree (US regionally accredited
- Or foreign equivalent recognised by the country Ministry of Higher Education)
- Plus department-specific materials
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,364 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Medicine |
| Department | Neuroscience |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | University of Utah has international student support scholarships and college or department funding opportunities. Some international awards require prior enrollment and have separate eligibility conditions. Graduate funding must be confirmed with the program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Scholarships
University of Utah has international student support scholarships and college or department funding opportunities. Some international awards require prior enrollment and have separate eligibility conditions. Graduate funding must be confirmed with the program.
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The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,364 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,600 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, IELTS 6.5.
University of Utah has international student support scholarships and college or department funding opportunities. Some international awards require prior enrollment and have separate eligibility conditions. Graduate funding must be confirmed with the program.