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Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University

Duke University, United States

Programme overview

The certificate in cognitive neuroscience gives students who enter a PhD-granting departmental programme additional training in the field. It is designed for students whose interests are focused in one department but who also want cognitive neuroscience training.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Department: Duke Institute for Brain Sciences  |  Location: Durham, NC, United States

What you will study

In addition to their home department's requirements, certificate students complete a core course in cognitive neuroscience and take part in relevant seminars and journal clubs, including giving a research talk.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students must first be admitted to one of the participating departments (Neurobiology, Psychology and Neuroscience, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Evolutionary Anthropology, Philosophy) and then contact the director of graduate studies.

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Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.duke.edu/admissions/

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