MSc 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 principles spanning molecular biology, cellular and developmental biology, systems neuroscience, animal behavior, and computational modeling. Our graduate program seeks to immerse students in this comprehensive scope of the field. This is achieved through a first-year curriculum featuring targeted area requirements and an interdisciplinary core course. Students join neurobiology from diverse academic backgrounds, including particle physics, physiology, and psychology. To support this diversity, each Ph.D. candidate works with a first-year advisor to tailor coursework that builds on their existing knowledge. As studies progress, emphasis shifts toward original research in a selected specialization. We aim for graduates to emerge with both specialized research achievements and the expansive perspective needed to navigate future endeavors in brain science.