Overview
Students complete a common set of core courses that cover fundamental principles in neuroscience, from the cellular/molecular to the systems level. Students also complete elective courses tailored to their chosen subdiscipline. Areas of research focus on the neurosciences include behavioral neuroscience, sensory neuroscience, developmental neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases.
The Biomedical Sciences - Neurosciences degree from Kent State University is offered in consortium with the Cleveland Clinic and Northeast Ohio Medical University.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Publish their research in peer-reviewed journals
- Demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate students
- Seek employment in fields that reflect their area of training
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Courses include:
- Laboratory Techniques in Biomedical Sciences
- Neurobiology: Systems and Behavior
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Responsible Conduct of Research
- Biomedical Sciences
- Bioanthropological Data Analysis
- Biological Statistics
- Quantitative Statistical Analysis
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Credits
60-90
Delivered
Disciplines
Biomedical Science Biology Neuroscience View 99 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United StatesExplore more key information
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
- Sufficient undergraduate coursework in chemistry, math, biology, psychology and/or neuroscience
- Academic preparation adequate to complete graduate coursework in neuroscience
- Official transcript(s)
- GRE general test scores (effective spring 2023 admissions, the GRE will no longer be required)
- Goal statement indicating the applicant's interests in neuroscience and career aspirations
- Three letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency
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International
18448 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18448 USD per year -
National
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In-State
9898 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9898 USD per year
Living costs for Kent
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Funding
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