Program Overview

Introduction to the Biomedical Neuroscience Online Master's in Medical Sciences

The Biomedical Neuroscience Online Master's in Medical Sciences is an interdisciplinary, professionally-oriented program that focuses on several key topics in the field of Neuroscience from a biological point of view with an emphasis on normal brain function and the functional and pathological changes that underlie many neural diseases. The goal of the online Biomedical Neuroscience master’s concentration is to provide students with a strong understanding of normal human brain function across the lifespan and of the functional and pathological changes that accompany neurodegenerative diseases, aging, affective disorders, and addictive behaviors.

About the Program

The program offers students several opportunities within the various courses to hone their professional communication skills, skills that are critical to success in Neuroscience-related careers. The Biomedical Neuroscience master’s concentration represents one of a growing number of high-quality online degree programs offered by the University of Florida, which is a member of the Association of American Universities and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Curriculum and Requirements

• The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundational knowledge of normal human brain function across the lifespan and of the functional and pathological changes that accompany neurodegenerative diseases, aging, affective disorders, and addictive behaviors.
• The curriculum includes courses such as:
  • Fundamentals of Neuroscience
  • Capstone Project
  • New Developments in Neuroscience
  • Neuroimaging
  • Aging and the Brain
  • Molecular Pathobiology of Neural Disease
  • Functional Human Neuroanatomy
  • Neurobiology of Behavioral Disorders
  • Nobel Prizes
  • Learning & Memory
  • Homeostasis and the Brain
  • Organization and Development of the Nervous System
  • Disorders of the Developing Nervous System

Faculty

The program is taught by renowned UF professors, including:

• Jeremy Flint, Ph.D., Director and Instructor, Department of Neuroscience
• Ashok Kumar, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience
• Ronald Mandel, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Neuroscience
• Alfonso Martin Peña, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroscience
• Nick Musselwhite, Ph.D., Assistant Director and Lecturer, Department of Neuroscience
• Matthew Sarkisian, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience

Cost

• The tuition cost of the program, regardless of residency, is $550 per credit hour.
• Fees are $36 per credit hour.
• Total Tuition Cost for 30 credits: $16,500
• Total Fees for 30 credits: $1,080

Financial Aid

• Graduate students must be enrolled at least half-time to qualify for most financial aid programs.
• For financial aid purposes, a graduate student must be enrolled for five hours during the fall or spring term, four hours during the summer term.

Career Opportunities

The program is designed for individuals currently employed in healthcare occupations aiming to advance in their current roles or those interested in transitioning to new careers in neuroscience-related fields. Graduates will be well-positioned to successfully gain admission to advanced training programs in health-related professional schools and to contribute to the exciting pursuit of solutions to many of society’s pressing medical and social issues impacted by neuroscience in the following professional environments:

• Medical industry
• Education
• Science writing
• Consulting
• Government science advocacy
• Health care
• Law firms

Program Structure

• The program is offered completely online.
• Students can complete the 30-credit program while maintaining their current residence.
• Most students will complete the degree within two to three years, but have up to seven years to complete the program.
• The program allows students to tailor the rate of completion to their personal situation.
• Students will not have to relocate or sacrifice commitments to their family or career in order to further their education and enhance their career.