PhD Psychology (Cognitive and Brain Science) at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The Cognitive and Brain Sciences program leads to MS and PhD degrees and trains students in the neural bases of human behavior, cognition and perception through a mentor model in which students join their advisor's laboratory on admission.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Department: Psychology | Duration: Typically 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Foundation courses in statistics, perception, cognition, comparative psychology, neuroimaging techniques and physiological psychology, a comprehensive exam at the end of year two, then seminars, independent study and a PhD comprehensive exam in the area of specialisation. Methods include psychophysics, eye-tracking, EEG, MRI, tDCS and fNIRS.

Career pathways

Professional positions in academic and research settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; at least 18 undergraduate credits in psychology including statistics and an experimental research laboratory course (psychology major not required); CV, statement of goals and interests, transcripts and three letters of recommendation; general GRE scores optional. International applicants need a TOEFL of at least 500 for Graduate School admission, and 550 for teaching assistantship approval.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: December 15 (Fall); November 3 (Spring)

Duration: Typically 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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