Dr. Linda Wilbrecht

Professor

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Biography

Linda Wilbrecht is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. With a background from Rockefeller University, she specializes in the field of Behavioral Systems Neuroscience. Her research focuses on experience-dependent plasticity, the development of neural circuits involved in value-based decision-making, and aspects related to addiction. Her work aims to understand the underlying mechanisms that contribute to these complex processes, making significant contributions to the fields of neuroscience and psychology.

Research Interests

Behavioral Systems Neuroscience Experience Dependent Plasticity Developmental Circuits Value Based Decision Making Addiction

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.