$25,345 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Cognitive Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Cognitive Psychology at Binghamton University is a 4 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The program starts in the fall season only.
- Students get the facility of labs to utilize a variety of methods to understand the organization of cognitive processes. These techniques and available technology include:
- Programs created in python, Matlab, and HTML/CSS/JavaScript, hosted in-person or over the web, and designed to gauge accuracy, reaction time, and/or depth of understanding
- Computational modeling of qualitative and quantitative patterns of behavior
- Eye-tracking studies (particularly gaze direction and the timing of eye movements)
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
- Cortical electrophysiology (event-related potentials, phase coherence, and synchronization in the EEG)
- Other psychophysiological measures such as heart rate, pupil diameter, and skin conductance.
- The Cognitive Psychology program prepares students for employment in academic settings, research institutes, and positions in the private sector.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $23100 | $23100 | $23100 | $23100 |
| Other Fees | $2245 | $2245 | $2245 | $2245 |
| Total Fees | $25345 | $25345 | $25345 | $25345 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have earned a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university.
- A 3.0 GPA during the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of their undergraduate degree, with most courses graded regularly is required.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a master's degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.