QS Rank:

155

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

North Carolina
,United States

Program Rank

140

Program Name
PhD in Psychology and Neuroscience

Deadline
December 16th, 2025
Overview

Duration
60 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#41
US World and News Report
#69
The World University Rankings
#155
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
27

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Others:
3%Hispanic American:
11%African American:
14%Native American:
1%White American:
58%Asian American:
13%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate
92%

Job Placement
95%
Prospective Job Roles
Research Scientist
Teacher
Psychologist
Market Researcher
Marketing Researcher
Social worker
Marketing Manager
Academic Researcher
Writer
Neuroscientist
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Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Psychology.

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.
English Proficiency Tests
TOEFL
90

IELTS
7

Application Requirements
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Application Fee: 95.00

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Application Deadlines
| Regular | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Dec 16, 2025 |
FAQs
- The typical time to completion is 5–6 years, depending on the area of specialization and research progress.
- All PhD students must: Engage in research every year of enrollment Pass a written PhD examination Pass an oral PhD examination Submit and defend an acceptable dissertation In most cases, serve as a teaching assistant or teach for at least one academic year.
- No, the department does not offer a terminal master’s degree. Students are admitted directly to the PhD program. A master’s degree may be earned en route to the PhD, but applicants seeking only an MA are not accepted
- The department offers PhD training in six areas: behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program provides in-depth theoretical and research training in its specialty, as well as professional skills development
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