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Ranked among the nation's top programs, our Neuroscience Ph.D. curriculum equips students to excel as independent researchers, educators, and leaders advancing all areas of neuroscience.
The program blends comprehensive coursework with foundational neuroscience training, encompassing both nervous system function and disorders, while offering cutting-edge research opportunities.
Career Prospects
Our alumni emerge exceptionally qualified for diverse career paths in academic and industry settings. Each curriculum is structured to deliver thorough neuroscience training while customizing to individual goals, fostering innovative, self-directed scientists.
While we particularly welcome applicants with backgrounds in biological/physical sciences, psychology, or biomedical engineering, we also review applications from other disciplines for our Neuroscience Ph.D. Program.
Qualified applicants with bachelor’s or comparable non-U.S. degrees are eligible for admission to the Graduate School. Applications from international students with three-year bachelor’s degrees will also be considered.
The minimum acceptable score on the paper-based TOEFL is 570, and for the Internet-based test, 88. Many programs, however, require a considerably higher level of proficiency.
For IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.