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PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The mission of the Behavioral Neuroscience PhD Program is to provide students with a firm foundation in basic principles and methods of Experimental Neuropsychology in preparation for embarking on a career as an experimental neuropsychologist and behavioral neuroscientist in academia or industry.

Faculty: Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (Graduate Medical Sciences)  |  Duration: 64 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

The Behavioral Neuroscience PhD program is a full-time program only. Most students complete the program in 5–7 years. Matriculation is in September only. A total of 64 units is required to fulfill the program requirements. This includes the core courses as well as elective courses and units for performing research activities in one of the program’s research labs.

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Application information

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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