Overview

Curriculum

Our curriculum includes components specifically designed to help students incorporate cutting-edge experimental approaches in their biomedical thesis projects, develop in-depth critical reasoning, hone written and oral communication skills, work effectively in teams, and quantitatively evaluate and analyze data.

We also have a robust seminar program that includes outside speakers, postdoctoral and student presentations and career exploration opportunities. This PhD in Neuroscience is offered at Tufts University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Biochemistry
Graduate Cell Biology
Applied Ethics for Scientists
Neuro Research Techniques
Biomedical Statistics & Computational Biology
Neuroscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 112 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United States

Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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100

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students seeking admission to the Neuroscience Program must meet the requirements of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. A strong background in cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and cellular neuroscience are also recommended.

Academic Records
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Graduate Record Examination (optional)
Evidence of English Proficiency for Non-Native Speakers of English (if required)

Tuition Fee

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International

19326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19326 USD per year during 84 months.
National

19326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19326 USD per year during 84 months.
In-State

19326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19326 USD per year during 84 months.

Living costs for Medford

1458 - 3019 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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