Overview

Objectives

The Neuroscience program at the University of Pittsburgh has been designed to accomplish several objectives:

To develop competence in conducting laboratory research including planning, executing, reporting, and defending an original piece of research relevant to the study of neuroscience.
To develop general competence in neuroscience and specific expertise in one or more areas of neuroscience such as behavioral/systems/cognitive, cell and molecular, development/plasticity/repair, and neurobiology of disease.
To develop a general professional competence in oral and written expression, necessary for a career in science and/or teaching.
To develop fundamental skills in scientific reasoning required to redefine research questions and devise innovative multidisciplinary strategies as a means for adapting to the continually evolving landscape of neuroscience and neuroscience research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neuroscience
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
Systems Neurobiology
Statistics
Scientific Ethics and Professional Development
Journal Club

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 111 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Personal statement
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
International students: evidence of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

43804 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 60 months.
National

43804 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

25834 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 25834 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

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