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PhD Neuroscience at Brandeis University

Brandeis University, United States

Programme overview

The Neuroscience PhD provides research training in a small, collaborative environment with faculty including Nobel Prize winners and National Academy of Sciences members, with collaboration across greater Boston.

Faculty: School of Science, Engineering and Technology  |  Department: Neuroscience Program  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Waltham, MA, United States

What you will study

Students attend weekly journal clubs, colloquia and seminars, take courses in quantitative and cutting-edge research design and data analysis, and from the third year present dissertation research yearly to the neuroscience community.

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Entry requirements

Graduate (PhD) admission requirements published by Brandeis Graduate Admissions: bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. or international institution, transcripts, letters of recommendation, résumé, statement of purpose; GRE optional; online application.

PhD admission is for Fall 2027.

PhD deadlines: Round 1 December 1 (Chemistry, Psychology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry and Biophysics); Round 2 January 15 (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, Social Policy, History). The Fall 2027 application opens in mid-October; online application fee $75 unless waived.

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