Overview

Program Goals

The interdepartmental structure of the Neuroscience PhD program provides students with the flexibility to take multidisciplinary approaches to research problems in neuroscience, and collaborations among laboratories are strongly encouraged. Research programs are well-supported by grants from private and public funds, particularly from the National Institutes of Health.

Our immediate goal is to prepare students to assume responsible positions as researchers or teachers in the neurosciences. Our ultimate goal is to provide a foundation that will prepare them for leadership positions in academia, industry or a wide range of related disciplines. Graduates of the program at Pennsylvania State University have transitioned to careers in academic science, industry, healthcare and administration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell and Systems Biology
Metabolism in Health and Disease
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Neurobiology
Systems Neuroscience
Biomedical Research Ethics
Principles of Biostatistics

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

32-54

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hershey, United States

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 105 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a biological, physical, or behavioral science and are expected to have taken undergraduate courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
Applicants are expected to have a 3.0 (B) grade-point average or better. Neuroscience courses are desirable but not essential and research experience is an advantage.

A complete application includes:

completed online Graduate School application with personal statement of purpose;
official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended;
three letters of recommendation; and
TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

64896 USD / full

≈ 64896 USD / full
Out-of-State

64896 USD / full

≈ 64896 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36864 USD / full

≈ 36864 USD / full

Living costs

Hershey

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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