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Brown's Brain Science Program (BSP) is an innovative cross-disciplinary initiative established to address one of humanity's most profound puzzles. The BSP fosters cooperative theoretical and practical research on the brain, spanning from molecular processes to behavioral and cognitive aspects. It brings together faculty investigating the core principles of nervous system operation alongside those developing brain-inspired technologies to benefit society. These scholars are equally dedicated to applying foundational discoveries toward diagnosing and treating neurological disorders and injuries. Brown stands at the forefront of such research, providing outstanding educational opportunities for aspiring brain science professionals. The university offers a distinctive setting for interdisciplinary graduate studies in neuroscience. Brown's research focuses on collaborative investigations of brain function across all scales, from microscopic molecular interactions to complex cognitive behaviors. This work bridges scientists exploring fundamental neural mechanisms with engineers creating human-assistive technologies that mimic brain functions.
Students interested in pursuing a career in research should generally apply to the PhD program, although many of the applicants to the PhD program already have a Master’s in Biostatistics or related field Those interested in pursuing a non-academic career may find that a Master’s degree is sufficient, although increasingly directors of statistics programs in industry and government have a doctoral degree.
Regarding TOEFL, the recommended minimum score for admission consideration is 577 on the paper-based test and 90 on the Internet-based test. For IELTS, the recommended minimum overall band score is 7.