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Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location North Carolina, US
Language English

Program Overview

The Psychology and Neuroscience at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is a MA programme in Natural Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Psychology and Neuroscience programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Chapel Hill, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Psychology and Neuroscience programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Ancient cities:Americas
  2. Loc cultures glob forces
  3. Human Evo&Adapt

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Required application materials for all applicants include:
  • Graduate School Online Application
  • Non-Refundable Application Fee
  • Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded to the online application; official transcripts will be required upon an offer of admission.
  • 3 Current Letters of Recommendation
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • GRE general score received within the past 5 years
  • The Psychology GRE Subject Test is not required for admissions, but may be included.
  • No department code is necessary, but please include the UNC Graduate School Institution Code: #5816.
    • Statement of Purpose
    400-700 words composed of your career goals, research experiences and other psychology-related experiences, research interests to pursue within graduate school, and any other additional strengths that will make you an excellent candidate for our graduate program.
    • Resume
    • Area of Interest (i.e. one of our six graduate programs)
    • Optional: Faculty Interest
    Applicants may list up to five faculty members with whom they would like to work.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

    Application Deadline

    Please contact the university for application deadline information.

    About University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

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    University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

    North Carolina, US

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Chartered in 1789, the university began enrolling students in 1795,...

    University Profile
    • Language English
    • Duration 12 months