$30,746 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Neuroscience
- Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience at Harvard University allows students to complete this course in 5 years.
- There are two options to complete this program. They are thesis-based and non-thesis-based or project-based.
- The students to faculty ratio for this program is 16:1.
- Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
- Immunology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Hormones and Behavior
- Psychopharmacology
- Cell Structure and Function
- The Program in Neuroscience is an interdepartmental Ph.D. program dedicated to training PhDs in neuroscience. The program provides students with the instruction, research experience, and mentoring they need to become leaders in research and education.
- The program offers students options for thesis research with neuroscientists in departments throughout the University, including in labs based on the Cambridge campus and at Harvard-affiliated hospitals. The enormous number and diversity of affiliated labs mean that students have a wide range of options in choosing research experiences.
- Career positions may include:
- Clinical sciences
- Biotechnology and contract research
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Neuropsychology and psychiatry
- Regulatory affairs, policy and research administration
- Academic organization and administration, etc with an average salary of 36,475 USD per year.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $25464 | $25464 | $25464 | $25464 |
| Health Insurance | $4040 | $4040 | $4040 | $4040 |
| Others | $1242 | $1242 | $1242 | $1242 |
| Total Fees | $30746 | $30746 | $30746 | $30746 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 292 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must register full-time until receipt of the degree, for a minimum of two years.
- At the discretion of the program, this requirement can be reduced up to one year (eight courses: 32 credits) if academic credit is given for work done elsewhere.
- In addition, those admitted must have completed the equivalent of a senior-level course in the area of theoretical courses related to this program.
- Minimum grade point ‘B+’ (75% – 79%) is required to enroll in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution.
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum of 292 for better a chance of admission.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide.