Overview
The Neuroscience graduate program at University of Nevada, Reno is a multidisciplinary program with over 60 faculty and courses from many campus units, including the Colleges of Liberal Arts, Science, and Engineering, and the School of Medicine. Study programs lead to the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Features
- The program provides training in the core foundations of neuroscience, ranging from cellular mechanisms to cognition and behavior, with a wide range of options for advanced training and specialization within specific subdisciplines.
- Students develop their critical thinking and research skills in preparation for a wide range of possible career avenues, either in academia or the public or private sectors.
Programme Structure
Curriculum
- Genes, brain and behavior
- Principles of animal behavior
- Genomic conflict, epigenetics
- Developmental biology
- Current topics in cell and molecular biology
- Advanced cellular biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Application deadline: December 15 for Fall semester
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Disciplines
Neuroscience View 100 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- Recent GRE scores are recommended but not required
- For international students, TOEFL or IELTS scores
- Transcripts of your undergraduate degree
- Statement of purpose – Describe your current goals, and how the program is able help you in achieving them. Discuss your research interests and identify potential faculty advisors from among the program faculty whose interests fit your own. How do your previous experiences and previous training qualify you for our program?
- Curriculum vitae
- Minimum of two letters of recommendation – Three letters are preferred
Tuition Fee
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International
16542 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8271 USD per semester during 96 months. -
National
628 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 314 USD per semester during 96 months. -
In-State
628 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 314 USD per semester during 96 months.
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