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PhD of Behavioral Neuroscience

State University of New York – Albany

  • Albany, United States
  • 5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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State University of New York – Albany campus

About the program

A science degree linking brain, Behaviour and biology.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Behavioral Neuroscience and apply appropriate scientific methods
  • Interpret findings
  • And communicate evidence-based conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Community Services Coordinator
  • Research Assistant
  • Program Support Specialist
  • Human Services Associate

Curriculum

  • The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 132 semester hours
  • Including Science at Northeastern
  • Foundations of Biology
  • Inquiries in Biological Sciences
  • Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Neurobiology
  • Foundations of Psychology
  • Plus electives and the co-op programme.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's or master's degree as the programme requires
  • transcripts
  • statement of goals
  • resume
  • recommendation letters and GRE where required. English: TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE 53 or Duolingo 110. Financial affidavit for the F-1 visa.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (or master's where the programme requires) equivalent to a US degree from an accredited institution; transcripts, statement of goals, resume, letters of recommendation, GRE where required

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 6.5
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Curriculum Vitae

How to apply

  1. Check your programme's requirements and deadlines Create an account in the application portal
  2. apply and pay the 75 USD application fee Submit transcripts from all schools
  3. statement of goals
  4. resume
  5. recommendations
  6. any GRE or GMAT scores
  7. official TOEFL
  8. IELTS
  9. PTE or Duolingo scores unless waived Submit the financial affidavit and bank documents The I-20 is sent only after financial documents are received Transfer students from US schools also submit the SEVIS Transfer form.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,811 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusAlbany
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Psychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.