Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Neuroscience is the study of the structure and function of the brain and nervous system and is currently one of the fastest growing areas in science education and research. There is an incredible demand for professionals with a neuroscience background across a wide spectrum of professions, ranging from medicine and research to business and law. The neuroscience PhD program is designed with interdisciplinary research training and curriculum to prepare students for doctoral level interdisciplinary career opportunities in the growing arena of neuroscience research and industry. The neuroscience program is designed to provide students with research training and didactic course work that includes a broad foundation in neuroscience that can then be complemented with specialized courses within subfields. This doctoral program brings together faculty from biological sciences, biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, physical therapy-exercise science, computational mathematical statistical science, philosophy, and psychology.

Students in this specialization will acquire a foundational background in core neuroscience concepts including a strong understanding of both neuronal and non-neuronal cells of the nervous system, electricalchemical mechanisms of synaptic signaling, structurefunction of the nervous system, and behavioral, physiological, and cognitive outputs of the healthy and dysfunctional nervous system.

Copies of current and previous colleges/university transcripts except Marquette. Write a statement of professional goals and aspirations. Provide three letters of recommendation that give evidence of the applicant's scholarly promise. For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency An IELTS total score of 6.5 or higher will be required for admission. TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based version or 80 on the internet-based version (a minimum of 20 on each section). The minimum acceptable undergraduate (or graduate, where applicable) GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.