Riverside,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Neuroscience in Riverside United States | University of California, Riverside
University of California, Riverside
|
Riverside United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,864
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that explores nervous systems across various scales, from molecular and cellular processes to whole-organism functions. This Program aims to equip students for careers in research, education, and scientific leadership. The curriculum covers essential Neuroscience principles through a core course sequence, provides hands-on research experience via required lab courses, and emphasizes original research contributions. Each student's graduate training is shaped by their faculty mentor, whose expertise guides the research projects toward degree completion. Students gain from a customized interdisciplinary approach, enhanced by access to faculty with diverse backgrounds—from chemistry to psychology—and their specialized lab facilities. Beyond technical training, the program introduces alternative neuroscience career paths through guest speakers and events, including biotechnology and science administration.
The Interdepartmental Ph.D Program in Neuroscience at UC Riverside offers rigorous graduate training for students from varied undergraduate disciplines who are passionate about nervous system research. Our 37 faculty members, representing departments such as Biology, Cell Biology & Neuroscience, Chemistry, Entomology, Psychology, and Biomedical Sciences, bring diverse expertise to the program.
A cornerstone of Neuroscience training involves mentored laboratory research, where students collaborate with faculty members. Prospective applicants are encouraged to connect with faculty whose research aligns with their interests.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution. The degree must represent the completion of a program equivalent in subject matter and scholarship to that offered by the University of California.
A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale). We recommend that you check with the graduate program as they may have a higher standard for their GPA requirements. If your GPA is below this, follow up with the graduate program you are interested. Applications are reviewed in their entirety and the program can look at your other components and advise you on potential admission.
All applications are initially reviewed by the graduate program before a recommendation is submitted to the Graduate Division for final approval.
We require transcripts with final grades or most recent grades (if degree is in progress) from all college-level institutions you have attended. We also require proof of any degree awarded to you. Confirmation of your degree can be a degree posting on a transcript or a copy of your degree certificate. If you have attended an institution located outside of the US.
IELTS - minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component. TOEFL - minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT.
A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale). We recommend that you check with the graduate program as they may have a higher standard for their GPA requirements. If your GPA is below this, follow up with the graduate program you are interested. Applications are reviewed in their entirety and the program can look at your other components and advise you on potential admission.
All applications are initially reviewed by the graduate program before a recommendation is submitted to the Graduate Division for final approval.
We require transcripts with final grades or most recent grades (if degree is in progress) from all college-level institutions you have attended. We also require proof of any degree awarded to you. Confirmation of your degree can be a degree posting on a transcript or a copy of your degree certificate. If you have attended an institution located outside of the US.
IELTS - minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component. TOEFL - minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT.
Tuition
USD
27,864