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 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 SCH

at least 24 credits in residence

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Binghamton, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Neuroscience View 105 other PhDs in Neuroscience 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

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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)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24500 USD / year

≈ 24500 USD / year
Out-of-State

24500 USD / year

≈ 24500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Binghamton

United States

910 - 1984 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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After You Graduate

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Binghamton

Funding

Scholarships Information

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