M.S. in Neuroscience

This MS degree program provides students with a sound understanding of current concepts in neuroscience. The thesis research project teaches the fundamentals of scientific inquiry and trains the students in state-of-the-art research techniques. Submission of the thesis to a peer-reviewed journal is encouraged, but not required.

See preceding admission and entry requirements. In addition, applicants to the neuroscience graduate programs should have a strong background in neuroscience. The following courses (or their equivalent) must be completed during undergraduate preparation or as part of the M.S. Program. Neuro 460 (Behavioral Neuroscience: 3 hr), Neuro 480 (Advanced Neuroscience: 3 hr), Neuro 481 (Advanced Neuroscience Laboratory, 1 hr), PDBio 362 (Advanced Physiology: 3 hr), PDBio 363 (Advanced Physiology Laboratory: 1 hr), Chem 481 (Biochemistry: 3 hr).

• Credit hours: minimum 24 approved coursework hours plus 6 thesis hours (PDBio 699R) for a total of 30 hours.
• Required courses: Biol 503 (1 hour), Neuro 601 (3 hours), Neuro 645R (2 hours), Neuro 655R (2 hours), Neuro 665 R (2 hours), Stat 510 or equivalent (3 hours).
• A seminar must be presented each year.
• Thesis: standard university thesis format or journal publication format.
• Examinations: (A) coursework oral examination; (B) oral defense of thesis.

Expected Learning Outcomes