Master of Science in Neuroscience

The Graduate Program in Neuroscience, in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Renaissance School of Medicine, offers training toward a Master’s degree in the rapidly expanding field of neuroscience. Through coursework and independent research, students are trained to approach research problems in neuroscience with a broad perspective. Program faculty have expertise in the areas of: molecular and biochemical control of development, physiology and cellularmolecular properties of receptors and ion channels in relation to cellular physiology, analysis of local circuits and networks, behavioral neuroscience, the cellular basis of integrative functions, theoretical and computational neuroscience and the structural basis for communication among neurons. Graduate students will receive in-depth research training in molecular, biochemical, physiological, behavioral, anatomical and theoreticalcomputational neurosciences. In addition, the Program offers unique opportunities to draw from one or more of these disciplines through multidisciplinary, co-sponsoredco-mentored research projects. Concepts and skills are taught through a series of required core courses, with the remaining coursework consisting of advanced electives and special topics courses. Students will be exposed to advanced neuroscience research techniques, approaches and theory culminating with the MS degree.

Admission Requirements Application Website Students are expected to fulfill basic requirements of the Graduate School: a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, a grade point average corresponding to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or higher, and three letters of recommendation. In addition, those who are not native or primary speakers of English must score a minimum of 80 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT), an overall score of 6.5 (with no subsection lower than 6) on the IELTS. Deficiencies in these requirements do not preclude admission, and special consideration will be made to promising applicants. Application Deadline: March 15 for MS applications Applicants do not need to send their official transcripts until they are offered admission into the program. In addition to the minimum requirements of the Graduate School, the following are suggested requirements: Successful MS candidates have often completed college level courses in the sciences, including advanced biology. It is recommended that students will have undergraduate neuroscience coursework. However, students are also accepted into the program without this prior coursework. These students may be asked to take the appropriate preparation course(s) prior to undertaking specific graduate level courses.