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PhD Cognitive Neuroscience at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience trains scientists who integrate cross-disciplinary research findings to study mind, brain and behaviour. Students join scientific events spanning behavioural, brain and computational research at Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh through the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition.

Faculty: Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Training is research-based with faculty in perception, decision-making, learning, language and computational modelling.

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Entry requirements

Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience PhD admissions (shared page): GRE not required (optional scores may be sent). No GPA cutoff; entering students generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Three recommendation letters, at least two from faculty or recent employers. Transcripts uploaded by December 1. Non-native English speakers submit TOEFL or Duolingo (IELTS not accepted); waived for those working on or holding a US bachelor's or master's degree.

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