PhD in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience
Specialize in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience
Students pursuing this specialization will use neuroscience approaches to understand neural function and pathology in humans. Applicants who are well-suited to this track are those with interests in acquiring skills using techniques in human participants, including brain imaging and psychophysiology to investigate behavior and cognition.
- Perception
- Attention
- Learning
- Memory
- Executive functioning
- Social and affective functioning
- Mental health and disorders
- Development
- Aging and dementia
Requirements and course work can be found on the Graduate School bulletin.
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This doctoral program brings together faculty from Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Physical Therapy-Exercise Science, Mathematics Statistics & Computer Science, Philosophy, and Psychology. Their collective expertise will be able to provide a structured neuroscience-based curriculum that will allow for educational and research opportunities in this rapidly expanding subject area and will lead students to emerging career opportunities. Learn more about faculty research areas by visiting their department webpages.
Associate Members
Dr. Leigh Ann Mrotek- biomedical engineering
Application Deadline
Applications are due to the Graduate School by December 1 for the following fall term.
Application Requirements
Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.
- Complete the online application form and fee.
- Copies of all current and previous colleges/university transcripts except Marquette.
- Write a statement of professional goals and aspirations.
- Provide three letters of recommendation that give evidence of the applicant's scholarly promise.
The recruitment committee reviews applications and selects a sub-group for phone interviews. After phone interviews are complete, the applications are selected for on-campus interviews. All applicants are notified of the committee’s decision.
