Program Overview

PhD in Neurosciences

The PhD program in Neurosciences offers a core curriculum in cellular/molecular, systems/circuit, and translational neuroscience. These subjects are taught via both lecture-based and discussion courses. An equally important mission of our program is to develop students' skills as effective and confident communicators of science.

Program Requirements

To achieve this mission, the program has several requirements:

• All trainees take a formal grant-writing course in the second year of graduate school and are required to submit F30/F31 proposals.
• Beginning in their third year, trainees present their ongoing research to the Neurosciences Department in a Works-in-Progress presentation.
• These formal presentations are augmented by activities including the Neurosciences Department Annual Retreat and student-invited research talks given by leading neuroscientists from outside the university.
• A major focus of our training program is to provide a curriculum enabling doctoral students to build a strong foundation in experimental design, statistical methodology, and quantitative reasoning.

Courses in Neuroscience

• Required and elective graduate courses (400 level or above) may be listed in Neurosciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Genetics, Pharmacology, or other departments.
• The program requirements are located in the General Bulletin.
• Graduate-level courses are 400 and above.

MS Program

The MS program is also available, although specific details about its requirements and structure are not provided in the given context.

BS in Neurosciences

The BS in Neurosciences program has several components:

• Prospective Majors
• Neuroscience Majors
• Course Requirements
• Courses Offered by the Neurosciences Department
• Undergraduate Research
• Suggested Sequence of Courses

Resources

The university offers various resources to support students and faculty, including:

• Core Facilities
• Libraries
• Faculty/Staff Resources
• Student Resources

News & Events

The department engages in various activities and events, such as:

• Seminars & Events
  • Stephen D. Meriney, PhD Seminar
  • Michael D. Gershon Seminar
  • The Louis A. Bloomfield Memorial Lecture - Thomas C. Südhof, MD
• News
• Recent Publications
• Annual Retreat Photo Gallery