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PhD in Behavioral and Social Neuroscience in Computation and Neural Systems Track

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

California Institute of Technology

Program Overview

The goal of the CNS program is to develop an understanding of how the brain mediates computation, as well as to use knowledge gained from how neural systems work to build artificial systems. Because of the emphasis on computation, students entering this program tend to have a strong background in math, computer science, physics, or another quantitative discipline.

Program Key Stats

$51813 (Annual cost)



9 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Common Application, a Statement of Purpose, Test scores: GRE, TOEFL, and/or IELTS test scores to be sent directly to the California Institute of Technology (Institutional Code 4034), An official electronic copy of your transcripts or online grade reports issued by your college or university, 3 letters of recommendation, a CV or Resume.

Career Options

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Biomedical research
  • Clinical researcher
  • Data Analysis
  • Health educator
  • Medical school
  • Neuroeconomics
  • Neuroimaging
  • Neuromarketing
  • Neuropsychology
  • Nonprofit work
  • Nursing school
  • Pharmaceutical sales
  • Physical/occupational/speech therapy
  • Post-graduate study
  • Science writer

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