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Psychology: Behavioural Neuroscience (Ph.D.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Psychology; Behavioural Neuroscience program emphasizes modern, advanced theory and methodology aimed at the neurobiological underpinnings of behaviour in human and non-human animals. This program is intended for graduate students in any area of Psychology who wish to obtain unique, intensive training at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience, thereby enhancing their expertise; the interdisciplinary potential of their dissertation research, and enabling them to compete successfully for academic or commercial positions in either field alone, or their intersection.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Psychology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Doctoral requirements include complementary courses (6-18 credits).

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Entry requirements

Usually an Honours or Major degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) in Psychology, normally an introductory course plus twelve courses in psychology, including experimental psychology, theoretical development of modern ideas in psychology and statistical methods. Applicants to the clinical program are advised to complete 42 specific undergraduate credits in psychology as specified by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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