Overview

The Behavioral Neuroscience program at Oregon Health & Science University also has a commitment to provide trainees with the ability to disseminate their research to the community of science and the community at large. Research areas of focus range from the study of molecular processes to the study of complex behavior across several neurodevelopmental stages.

Features

Emphasis is placed on understanding the independent and interacting roles of genes, neural circuits, and the environment in determining behavior, with the long-term goal of creating new knowledge that will aid in the prevention, detection and treatment of disorders and diseases of the nervous system impacting motivation, mood and cognition.

Areas of excellence include research on the neurobiology of addiction, mental health disorders, and cognition.

Accreditation

Oregon Health & Science University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Practice and Ethics of Science

Issues in Behavioral Neuroscience Seminar

Cellular Neurophysiology

Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology

Systems Neuroscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oregon, United States

Disciplines

Psychology View 238 other PhDs in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university with an appropriate educational background in behavioral and biological sciences. Relevant coursework includes biochemistry, organic chemistry, physiology, neuroscience, anatomy, psychology, statistics, and computer programming. Applicants are encouraged to have completed at least two semesters/terms of chemistry prior to submittal of their application to our program.

Cumulative Grade Point (GPA) average of at least 3.0 (based on a letter grading system of A = 4 points; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1; F = 0) or its equivalent in other grading systems.

If English is not your first language, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Oregon

United States

1031 - 1701 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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