Victoria University of Wellington

Overview

The PhD in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience at Victoria University of Wellington offers in-depth training focused on understanding how the brain influences perception, memory, decision-making, and behavior. This program is designed to cultivate advanced research skills through a combination of supervised study and scholarly engagement in the field of cognitive and behavioural neuroscience.

What you'll study

This doctoral program integrates rigorous research with essential academic training. The specific coursework and study plan will be tailored to your research interests and the requirements set by your supervisor. Indicative training areas include:

• Face perception
• Prosody: processing emotional expression and tone of voice
• Visual working memory
• Implicit memory and learning in diverse populations
• Automatic and controlled processes underlying recognition and recall
• Subjective experiences during memory retrieval
• Memory for applied materials in practical contexts
• Processes and implications of false memory phenomena

The research component involves undertaking an original project with supervision, developing a research plan, conducting the study, and analyzing results using appropriate methodologies. The program culminates in the completion of a thesis, which serves as the final assessment.

Entry requirements

To be considered for the program, applicants should possess a relevant research degree, such as an Honours or Master's by thesis, from a recognized university, achieving an average grade of B+ or higher (or an equivalent qualification). Alternative evidence demonstrating sufficient training and research capability may also be taken into account.

Career prospects