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PhD Cognitive Science at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

Cognitive science is broadly concerned with integrating contemporary approaches to the study of the mind/brain and with the systems and processes underlying the acquisition and use of knowledge. The coherence of the program lies in its intellectual focus on cognition. This program spans cellular, behavioral, and psychological levels of scientific analysis in the study of cognition in a single unified graduate program.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 3 years / 36 major credits + 24 thesis credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Introduction Course, Electives, Research Breadth, Thesis Credits. Courses offered on both the A-F and S/N grade basis must be taken A-F to be applied to major-field and elective requirements. Required coursework is described below.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications should be received no later than December 1 of the preceding academic year. Entry is usually in fall semester but may be permitted in other semesters in exceptional cases. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 3 years / 36 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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