Overview

Our 20 year history offers state-of-the-art research training in Neuroscience domains that range from molecular and cellular signaling to human brain imaging, in over 30 labs within 18 departments and centers, all with strong national funding.

Close connections between clinical and basic faculty within our academic medical institution presents many opportunities for students to conduct clinically-relevant research on diseases of the nervous system.

Key Features

Our highly selective program admits on average 5 students per year, allowing the students close interactions and mentoring by our excellent faculty mentors and teachers.

The Neuroscience program from Medical College of Wisconsin is scholarly and challenging but student-centered and flexible, and our goal is to help our students develop the knowledge, laboratory skills, critical thinking and communications skills that are essential for a successful career in Neuroscience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry of the Cell

Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Fundamentals of Neuroscience

Mechanisms of Cellular Signaling

Classical and Molecular Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

More details

Students can apply throughout the year. However, it’s recommended to apply on or before the priority application date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 104 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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

Send official transcripts from all current or previously attended undergraduate, graduate and medical institutions directly to the MCW Graduate School.

An official test score, GRE or otherwise, is no longer required for admission consideration. However, test score submissions will be consider if they are submitted voluntarily.

Send three letters of recommendation.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants who did not receive a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a U.S.-based, non-online degree granting program. Please arrange for your TOEFL scores to be sent directly to the MCW Graduate School from Educational Testing Services (ETS).

Tuition Fee

Yearly stipend $31,530

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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