Behavioral Neuroscience PhD

Graduate students in Biopsychology are given a strong research background and work closely with faculty on laboratory research projects. In this regard students have the opportunity to acquire skills in molecular and cellular techniques in neuroanatomy and neurochemistry, small animal surgery, animal behavior testing, histology, computer applications, and analysis of human behavior. Students also have the opportunity to interact with additional Neuroscience faculty in the Biology Department at Albany Medical College and the Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health. anatomy and histology, and neurochemistry. Course offerings beyond the first year are individually tailored to each student's interests, and can include courses in the Developmental Neurobiology Research Center at the University and at Albany Medical Center.

Degree Level: PhD

Department: Psychology

School or College: College of Arts and Sciences

Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Goals, GRE General Test

Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration: January 15
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration: January 15

Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration: N/A
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration: N/A

Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration: N/A
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration: N/a

Special Notes:

 

Grad Bulletin URL:

http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/biopsychology_phd.htm

Departmental Website:

http://www.albany.edu/psychology/graduate_studies.php