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PhD in Cognitive & Neural Systems at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Cognitive & Neural Systems centres on a qualifying examination, an original dissertation and a final oral defence. The programme is no longer admitting students.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Cognitive & Neural Systems  |  Duration: 16 courses (64 units) with a bachelor's; 8 courses (32 units) with an eligible master's  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

At least 10 courses from the CNS curriculum (at least two at 700/800 level) plus an area of expertise chosen with the advisor. The qualifying exam is offered each January and May and requires eight CNS courses; supervised research equal to at least one full summer is required. No foreign language requirement.

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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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