Program Overview

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Biomedical Sciences - Neurosciences - M.S.

Overview

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences - Neurosciences offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines classroom instruction with research opportunities, preparing you for a rewarding career in neuroscience research or academia. With state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty and a commitment to excellence, Kent State's program is the perfect launchpad for your career in this exciting field.

About This Program

The Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences–Neurosciences is offered in consortium with the Cleveland Clinic and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). The program allows students to complete research projects under the guidance of a neuroscience faculty member at Kent State University and faculty from the other two institutions.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• ANTH 68637: BIOANTHROPOLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS I (4-5 credits)
• or BSCI 60104: BIOLOGICAL STATISTICS
• BMS 60110: CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR LIFE SCIENTISTS (2 credits)
• BMS 60120: LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (2 credits)
• BMS 61000: RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH (1 credit)
• BMS 61001: INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (1 credit)
• Graduate Electives Approved by Thesis Committee (4-8 credits)
• Neuroscience Electives, choose one track from the following:
  • Track One:
    • BMS 60462: NEUROBIOLOGY: SYSTEMS AND BEHAVIOR
    • BMS 60729: CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
  • Track Two:
    • BMS 60200: FOUNDATIONS OF NEUROSCIENCE
    • Choose two from the following:
      • BMS 50703: NEURAL MECHANISMS OF LEARNING AND MEMORY
      • BMS 60462: NEUROBIOLOGY: SYSTEMS AND BEHAVIOR
      • BMS 60729: CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
      • BSCI 50147: DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROBIOLOGY
      • BSCI 50152: MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
      • BSCI 50157: NEUROBIOLOGY OF DRUG ADDICTION
      • BSCI 50385: CURRENT TOPICS IN NEUROSCIENCE
      • BSCI 50429: NEURAL CONTROL OF REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION
      • BSCI 50431: NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
      • BSCI 50519: HORMONES AND BEHAVIOR
• Culminating Requirement:
  • BMS 60199: THESIS I (6 credits)

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Major GPA: 3.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000
• Minimum 15 credit hours of overall credit hours must be letter graded (required and elective courses).
• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Publish their research in peer-reviewed journals.
2. Demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate students.
3. Seek employment in fields that reflect their area of training.

Full Description

The Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences–Neurosciences is offered in consortium with the Cleveland Clinic and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). The program allows students to complete research projects under the guidance of a neuroscience faculty member at Kent State University and faculty from the other two institutions.

Students complete a common set of core courses that cover fundamental principles in neuroscience and professional skills development. Students also complete elective courses tailored to their chosen subdiscipline. Areas of research focus on the neurosciences include behavioral neuroscience, sensory neuroscience, developmental neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Strong academic background sufficient to take graduate-level coursework in the curriculum (strong background in cell biology is recommended)
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Goal statement indicating the applicant's interests in neuroscience, research experience and fit with the program
• Three letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 94 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
  • Minimum 65 PTE score
  • Minimum 120 DET score

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: Application deadline: November 15

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.