PhD in Neurobiology in Pasadena United States | California Institute of Technology

Neurobiology, the exploration of the nervous system, represents a deeply interconnected scientific field. Today's neurobiologists need familiarity with ideas spanning molecular biology, cellular and developmental biology, systems neuroscience, animal behavior, and computational modeling. The graduate program's objective is to immerse every student in this wide-ranging discipline. We achieve this through a first-year curriculum featuring required courses in key areas and a foundational course covering diverse topics. Students join neurobiology from varied academic backgrounds, including particle physics, physiology, and psychology. Therefore, each Ph.D. candidate works with a first-year advisor to tailor coursework that enhances their existing knowledge. In subsequent years, students concentrate on pioneering research within their selected specialization. Our aim is for graduates to emerge with concrete research achievements and the comprehensive insight needed to guide their future endeavors in brain science.