Doctor of Philosophy - Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

Victoria University of Wellington

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills. Build a deeper understanding of how the nervous system allows us to think, feel, understand, remember, make decisions and solve problems. You'll be able to investigate the nature of attention and perception, and dig into the biology of behaviour. You might look at the effects of drugs, the interaction between genes and environment, and the causes of psychological disorders. Set yourself up for a research career in a range of areas including psychology, neuroscience and health and biomedical sciences. You'll get the knowledge and skills you need through a coordinated set of courses, research laboratory rotations and a research thesis. Use cutting-edge research tools and technology in the School's state-of-the-art neuroscience laboratories. The results of your work might lead to new insights on the workings of brain and mind, or to new treatments for mental health disorders. Studying in the School of Psychology, you'll join a school with a track record of strong collaborations between students and staff. More than two thirds of publications produced by the School's academics have one or more students as co-authors.