Program Overview

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Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, Master of Science (M.S.)

The Master of Science in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NACS) is a graduate program that offers two options: thesis and non-thesis.

Program Requirements

• Thesis option: 31 credits required
• Non-thesis option: 31 credits required

Please note that students are not directly admitted into the master's program. The M.S. in NACS is awarded en route to the Ph.D.

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
NACS600	Ethics in Scientific Research	2
NACS640	Foundational Readings Seminar	2
Select 12 credits of Electives		12
Select three courses, with at least one in each area:		12

• Cognitive Area:
  • NACS642 | Cognitive Neuroscience
  • NACS645 | Cognitive Science
• Neuroscience Area:
  • NACS641 | Introduction to Neurosciences
  • NACS643 | Computational Neuroscience
  • NACS644 | Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirements | | 3 |
• Thesis:
  • NACS799 | Master's Thesis Research
• Non-Thesis:
  • NACS798 | Master's Non-Thesis Research | Total Credits | | 31 |

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Resources

The University of Maryland provides various resources for graduate students, including access to research facilities, academic support services, and career counseling.