Overview

Our Behavioral Neuroscience program at Binghamton University emphasizes three principle areas of scientific training: breadth of knowledge, analytical and methodological skills, and scientific communication skills.

After You Graduate

Graduates of the program often transition into postdoctoral positions at major universities, colleges and research centers such as University of British Columbia, University of Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Kessler Institute, Wayne State University and Tufts University’s School of Medicine.

Many alumni also obtain positions in the pharmaceutical sciences, working for companies and research facilities such as Lilly Pharmaceutical, Purdue Pharma, Merck Research Laboratories and Lineberry Research Associates.

Programme Structure

Program research themes include:

Alcohol, drugs of abuse and addictive processes
Developmental psychobiology
Learning and memory processes
Biological rhythms and stress
Neurochemistry and psychopharmacology
Neural-coding and computational neuroscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 SCH

at least 24 credits in residence

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Neuroscience View 226 other PhDs in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for graduate study, you must:

have earned a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
have a 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career

All applicants must submit:

Online application
Transcript(s)
Personal statement
Résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)
Letters of recommendation
Official GRE or GMAT scores, unless otherwise specified by program
Any program-specific application materials, such as writing or work samples, licenses or certifications, and test scores

International students must also submit:

International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) Form
Supporting financial documentation
Proof of English proficiency (including TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or Duolingo English Test scores)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

23790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23790 USD per year during 60 months.
National

23790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23790 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

11310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11310 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Binghamton

910 - 1984 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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