Neuroscience, Ph.D.

Program Requirements

GPA and grade requirements: Minimum overall GPA of 3.0; minimum grade of “B” in all core courses; minimum of “C+” in elective courses

Core Courses (26.5 credits)

MGRD 650 Practice & Ethics of Science Credits: 1
NEUS 607 Neuroscience Seminar Credits: 2 (6 credits required)
NEUS 620 NGP Bootcamp Credits: 1.5
NEUS 624 Cellular Neurophysiology Credits: 4
NEUS 625 Cellular & Molecular Neurobiology Credits: 4
NEUS 626 Neurobiology of Disease Credits: 3
NEUS 627 Systems Neuroscience Credits: 4
Select one (3 cr.)
BMSC 620 Introduction to Biostatistics Credits: 3 (preferred)
BSTA 525 Introduction to Biostatistics Credits: 4

Elective Courses (12 credits)

Select from the following:

BEST 616 Neurobiology of Learning & Memory Credits: 2
BMSC 661 Structure & Function of Biological Molecules Credits: 3
BMSC 662 Genetic Mechanisms & Bioregulation Credits: 3
BMSC 663 Molecular & Cell Biology Credits: 3
BMSC 667 Principles of Physiology Credits: 2
BMSC 668 Molecular Biophysics & Structural Bioinformatics Credits: 2
NEUS 608 Professional Experience Credits: 0.5 to 4
NEUS 609 Professional Practicum Credits: 1 to 9
NEUS 610 Teaching Practicum & Assistantship Credits: 3
NEUS 614 Neurophysiology & Pharmacology of Pain Credits: 2
NEUS 637 Advanced Topics in Developmental Neuroscience Credits: 3
NEUS 639A Auditory System Topics Credits: 3
NEUS 639B Auditory System Essay Credits: 1
NEUS 641 G-Protein Coupled Receptors Credits: 2
NEUS 642 Python Programming Credits: 2
NEUS 644 Racial Equity in Scientific Research & Beyond Credits: 3
NEUS 646 Advanced Topics in Glial Cell Development and Function Credits: 3
PHPH 617 Drug Discovery and Development Credits: 2
Other relevant courses with program approval
Can include a maximum of 3 cr. total of:
NEUS 606 Neuroscience Journal Club Credits: 0.5 to 8
NEUS 606A Developmental Neuroscience Journal Club Credits: 1

Dissertation and Research (54 credits)

NEUS 601 Research Credits: 1 to 16 (27 credits required)
NEUS 603 Dissertation Credits: 1 to 16 (27 credits required)

Additional Courses (42.5 credits)

Can be met by any of the following:

NEUS 601 Research Credits: 1 to 16
NEUS 603 Dissertation Credits: 1 to 16
Additional courses from the Elective Courses list
Other relevant graduate courses with program approval

Non-course Requirements

Qualifying examination
Doctoral dissertation and defense

Total Credits for Completion: 135

Requirements for a Change in Degree Objective from Ph.D. to M.S. (45 credits)

A Master of Science (M.S.) degree may be awarded to students not completing the Ph.D. who fulfill the requirements below. GPA and grade requirements are the same as those for the corresponding Ph.D.

Requirements Detailed in the Ph.D. (32.5 credits)

Core Courses Credits: 26.5
Elective Courses Credits: 6

Master’s Research and Thesis (13 credits)

Any combination of

NEUS 503 Thesis Credits: 1 to 12
NEUS 601 Research Credits: 1 to 16
NEUS 603 Dissertation Credits: 1 to 16

Non-course Requirements

Thesis and defense