Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Neuroscience] From Harvard University

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Neuroscience)

5 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

₹21.1 L/Yr

$25,464 /Yr
  • 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.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹2110711

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Board₹1465661
Health Insurance₹334876
Others₹102949
Total Cost₹1903486

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

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. 


Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

292 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

The Documents required are:

  • Online application form, including SEAS Supplemental form
  • College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.

Ranking

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Biology 2 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

Career and Placement after Course

Following career opportunities are:

  • Clinical sciences
  • Biotechnology and contract research
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Neuropsychology and psychiatry
  • Regulatory affairs, policy and research administration
  • Academic organization and administration

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
BrokerFish International student scholarshipScholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Debesh Kamal ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 1.1 L/Yr$1,385Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Hani Zeini ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
QS scholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
SWE ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Young Women in Public Affairs AwardScholarship per student₹ 3.3 L/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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