Grad School in Cognitive Sciences: Junior Wants to Know if Possible & GRE Qs

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SUMMARY

Graduate school in Cognitive Sciences is accessible for students with an undergraduate degree in applied physics, despite lacking prior coursework in psychology or biology. The GRE General test can be taken while studying abroad in England, and it will be accepted by graduate schools as if taken in the US. For GRE vocabulary preparation, students are encouraged to start studying early, ideally with specific vocabulary resources. The Physics GRE will cover fundamental topics in physics, and self-study materials are recommended for those unable to add additional courses during study abroad.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Cognitive Sciences and its interdisciplinary nature
  • Familiarity with GRE testing format and requirements
  • Knowledge of vocabulary development strategies for standardized tests
  • Basic concepts in physics relevant to the Physics GRE
NEXT STEPS
  • Research Cognitive Science graduate programs and their prerequisites
  • Explore GRE preparation resources, specifically for vocabulary enhancement
  • Study the Physics GRE syllabus and recommended self-study materials
  • Investigate study abroad policies regarding course additions and their impact on degree progression
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Undergraduate students considering graduate studies in Cognitive Sciences, individuals preparing for the GRE, and those interested in the intersection of physics and neuroscience.

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Is it possible to go into Cognitive Sciences for graduate school even though I am earning my undergraduate in [applied] physics?

I'm a Junior, and I know I want to go to graduate school, I'm just not positive in what yet, and I feel like I'm beginning to run out of time, and that I need to figure this out soon.

I have been thinking of either Astrophysics or Nuclear (hopefully I will get into an REU for one of these for the summer), but I've also started considering Cognitive Sciences. Is it possible to go into that field even though I've taken no psychology, biology, etc classes?

Also, I have a few GRE questions (I browsed through a few pages to see if I could find the answers to these, but I couldn't).

I am doing a study abroad in England this spring. Will taking the general GRE be a problem there? Or will graduate schools view it as if I took the test in the US?

Does anyone have any book/study recommendation for the vocabulary sections? I'm pretty decent with my vocab, but I don't think it's GRE level. I want to start studying that now, even though I probably won't take the test until March/April. I feel like the Brits all have really great vocab, and I don't want to look 'less educated' or not understand my professors when they speak. Hence why I want to begin studying that.

Also, I'm planning on taking the physics GRE fall 2012. What subjects will be covered?
I'm trying to add an extra course onto my study abroad (E&M), but they said no guarantee that they will let me add the course. If I can't add this on, what book would you recommend for me to 'self-study?'

Thank you very much.
 
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Pythagorean, I think, is pursuing computational neuroscience. In Germany, the requirement for an MSc in Neuroscience is a degree in the sciences and that of course, includes Physics. Many MSc courses there are in English too.
 

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