Research Focus
Human decision-making and brain-computer interaction, virtual reality and host perception research, cognitive neuroscience and consciousness research, EEG signal and behavioural analysis. Suitable student majors: neuroscience, biomedical engineering, psychology, sports science, rehabilitation engineering, human factors engineering.
Programme Structure and Funding
This programme is a full-time PhD with a duration of 3 to 4 years.
Entry Requirements
- Academic background: 1) A first-class honours bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (GPA ≥ 3.7) or a master’s degree in a relevant field (GPA ≥ 3.0); research experience is preferred. 2) Research experience or influential publications are an advantage. Language scores: 1) IELTS overall 7.0 (with writing no lower than 7.0; no requirements for the other components). 2) TOEFL overall 94–101 (with writing no lower than 27; no requirements for the other components). 3) A degree obtained in an English-speaking country may exempt applicants from the language requirement.
Application Materials
- Degree certificates and transcripts. 2) English language test score report. 3) Personal statement. 4) Research proposal. 5) 2–3 academic references.
Application Period
Applications are accepted throughout the year, with rolling admissions. Application process:
- Applicants submit an English CV and research proposal, which will undergo an initial assessment.
- Those who pass the initial screening will be invited to a private interview with a potential supervisor.
- After passing the interview, applicants must formally submit their application materials through the official website.
- Receive an offer of admission.
Applications accepted throughout the year
Tuition and Living Costs
Tuition
Approximately 210,000 RMB per year.
Career Prospects
In Australia, newly registered clinical psychologists in the public system typically start with a salary of between AUD 80,000 and 100,000 per year. Salaries rise steadily with accumulated experience. 1. Public healthcare system: working in state hospitals, community mental health centres, early psychosis intervention teams, child and adolescent mental health services and other departments, addressing a range of complex and severe psychological problems. 2. Postdoctoral researcher: conducting cutting-edge clinical psychology research at universities or research institutions, continuing academic development. 3. University professor/lecturer: teaching clinical psychology courses at universities while supervising postgraduate students and conducting one’s own research projects. This is the typical “academic” path, producing high-quality academic outputs. 4. Policy development and consulting: participating in the development, evaluation and consulting work of mental health-related policy in health, education or social services departments.
