Dr. Anne Collins

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Anne Collins. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Dr. Anne Collins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from UPMC Paris. Her research interests focus on human learning, decision-making, and executive functions, employing computational modeling and various methodologies to study these elements across multiple levels of cognitive neuroscience. Collins's work includes behavioral studies, high-resolution functional neuroimaging, and examinations of patient populations with brain lesions, such as those affected by epilepsy, stroke, or hypoxia. Her research delves into how memory systems interact with perception and influence attention, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of cognition's complex nature. Her contributions to the field have been recognized in various high-profile publications, reinforcing her role as a leader in cognitive neuroscience. She has been featured in Scientific American and NPR, demonstrating the broader implications of her work.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaches and conducts research in Cognitive Neuroscience, focusing on human learning, decision-making, and executive functions.

Courses

Psych 290Q: Seminars: Cognition – Memory Systems Psych 128: Topical Seminars Cognitive Psychology: Memory – Brain Behavior

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.