Program Overview
Neuroscience, M.S.
Program Description
Merging biological, cognitive and computational neurosciences, this interdisciplinary program provides the broad academic foundation and diverse research experiences you need to study and contribute to the scientific understanding of brain and spinal cord function.
The program addresses all aspects of the highly integrated field, including the study of the nervous system biology, the cognitive and behavioral processes, and the applications of mathematics and computer science to understand and model neurological function.
Areas of Specialization
- Neurobiology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Computational Neuroscience
Degree Fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Want to work in a research-intensive field
- Have exceptional analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
- Have a related academic background in biology, psychology, or computer/mathematical sciences
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you could become a/an:
- Neuroscientist
- Neuroanatomist
- Neurobiologist
- Neurochemist
- Neuropharmacologist
- Neurophysiologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Neuroradiologist
- Physiological psychologist
- Psychobiologist
- Biological psychologist
- Psychophysicist
Program Location
Moscow
Program Availability
Available On-Campus
Collaborating Institution
The program is offered in collaboration with a nearby partner university, giving you access to faculty expertise, research facilities and resources at both institutions.
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .