PhD Neuroscience and Behavior at University of New Hampshire

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary programme combining neuroscience and behavior from model organisms to humans, with two study areas: behavioral, systems and cognitive neuroscience, and molecular and cellular neuroscience. It trains professionals for academic, industry and clinical communities.

Department: Biological Sciences Program | Duration: 30-35 credits; qualifying exam in Year 3, candidacy within 5 years, defense by Year 5 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

Scientific Communication, Responsible Conduct of Research, two semesters of advanced statistics, a research techniques course, graduate seminar, electives chosen with the advisor, a qualifying exam (written proposal and oral defense), and dissertation research with a committee of at least five members.

Career pathways

Academic, industry and clinical roles; learning outcomes emphasise becoming a project leader in academic or industry settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UNH Graduate School (all graduate applicants who are non-native English speakers): minimum TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo English Test 120; waivers possible at department and Graduate School discretion.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Duration: 30-35 credits; qualifying exam in Year 3, candidacy within 5 years, defense by Year 5

Apply through the official page: https://www.unh.edu/graduate-school/admissions

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