Overview
At Neuroscience from The University of Texas at San Antonio first year coursework gives students a strong background in electrical and chemical signaling, brain circuits, experimental design, and data analysis.
Students also complete a series of three lab rotations before beginning their dissertation projects. The program includes a weekly lunch and lecture series with speakers from across the country, providing all students with an extended network in the scientific community.
Careers
- Academic (University & Colleges, Med. Research Centers): Research, teaching, and administration
- Private Industry (Biotech, Pharmaceutical firms, Medical supply and diagnostics): Research, sales, administration, and service
- Government (NIH, VA): Research and administration
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Systems Neuroscience
- Molecular Neurobiology
- Quantitative Biology
- Principles of Biological Scientific Teaching
- Principles of Biological Scientific Writing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- December 1 deadline for Fall
Language
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Credits
- 79 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree
Delivered
Disciplines
Neuroscience View 99 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed a Graduate School application.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English.
- Three letters of recommendation are required from academic or professional sources familiar with the applicant’s background, attesting to the student’s academic and personal attributes for success in the program and potential for contributing substantially to a field of study related to the degree.
- Required, a written personal statement/essay describing research interests and purpose for pursuing the Ph.D. in Neurobiology.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores from a recent (no more than five years old) administration of the examination.
Tuition Fee
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International
18432 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18432 USD per year during 96 months. -
National
18432 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18432 USD per year during 96 months. -
In-State
9466 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9466 USD per year during 96 months.
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Scholarships Information
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