Overview

Gain a deep understanding into the biological variables that affect behavior, and a broad knowledge of the working of the nervous system.

You will combine behavioral testing with assays that might include metabolism, gene expression, protein levels and neuronal structure. Acquire the skills to become an expert in your field and prepare you for a career in academia, corporate research, public health, advocacy, or any field where complex data analysis is required.

Both in the classroom and in the laboratory, you will work directly with faculty experts on in-depth study topics like brain plasticity, stress neurobiology, sex differences, addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and memory and learning. You will also gain hands-on expertise in scientific writing, statistical analysis and data management with the benefit of expert mentoring.

Career Outcomes

With a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University at Albany you will be on the path to pursue careers such as:

Research scientist
Medical scientist
Scientific writer
Teaching faculty
Research faculty
Non-profit sector research and policy
Public policy advisor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Behavioral Neuroscience
Neurobiology of Learning & Memory
Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
Special Topics in Psychology Behavioral Neuroscience
Behavioral Neuropharmacology
Behavior-Genetic Analysis
Survey of Learning & Conditioning
Survey of Psychopathology
Survey of Cognitive Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Neuroscience View 238 other PhDs in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Required Application Materials:

Transcripts from all schools attended
Three letters of recommendation
GRE general test (preferred but not required)
Statement of goals

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28318 USD / year

≈ 28318 USD / year
Out-of-State

28318 USD / year

≈ 28318 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13908 USD / year

≈ 13908 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

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