Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience - Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience

Neuroscience is the study of the structure and function of the brain and nervous system and is currently one of the fastest growing areas in science education and research. There is an incredible demand for professionals with a neuroscience background across a wide spectrum of professions, ranging from medicine and research to business and law. The neuroscience PhD program is designed with interdisciplinary research training and curriculum to prepare students for doctoral level interdisciplinary career opportunities in the growing arena of neuroscience research and industry. The neuroscience program is designed to provide students with research training and didactic course work that includes a broad foundation in neuroscience that can then be complemented with specialized courses within subfields. This doctoral program brings together faculty from biological sciences, biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, physical therapy-exercise science, computational mathematical statistical science, philosophy, and psychology.

Acquire a foundational background in behavioral and cognitive processes and their neuroanatomical and neurophysiological foundations. In this program, students will focus on topics including: Perception, Attention, Learning, Memory, Executive functioning, Social and affective functioning, Reward, Stress, Mental health and disorders, Development, Aging and dementia

Copies of all college/university transcripts except Marquette.
Statement of purpose outlining relevant education or work experience, career goals, possible areas of interest, and reasons for seeking admission to this program
Provide three letters of recommendation that give evidence of the applicant's scholarly promise.
For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency
Resume/CV

An IELTS total score of 6.5 or higher will be required for admission.
TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based version or 80 on the internet-based version (a minimum of 20 on each section).
The minimum acceptable undergraduate (or graduate, where applicable) GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.