Overview
Students in the Neuroscience program of Drexel University engage in rigorous research training using multidisciplinary approaches and cutting-edge technology. Their educational experience is not limited to the bench - they benefit from extensive interactions with the faculty, participation in scientific meetings and training in the panoply of skills (writing, teaching, formulation of hypotheses, experimental design) required for independence and success in a variety of career possibilities.
Students in the program can earn an MS or PhD degree, leading to careers in academic research, teaching, pharmaceutical research, industry, government, academic administration, public policy and beyond.
Research
Drexel's Neuroscience program focuses on several key areas of research, including:
- Spinal Cord and Brain Injury
- Cellular Neurosciences
- Systems and Behavioral Neurobiology
Neuroengineering
- Computational Neuroscience Center
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Responsible Conduct of Research
Learn Early As Professionals
Learn Early and Practice
Molecular Structure and Metabolism
Cells to Systems
Thesis Defense
Statistics for Neuro/Pharm Research
Neuroscience 1st Lab Rotation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Domestic fall deadline: December 15
- International fall deadline: December 15
Language
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Delivered
Disciplines
Neuroscience View 99 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
There are no minimum requirements, but applicants should be competitive with regard to grades, research experience and letters of recommendation. Applicants are encouraged to use email to contact any of the faculty of the program with whom they may share scientific interests to discuss their suitability to the program and/or potential projects in relevant laboratories.
- Graduate Admission Application
- Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all the colleges/universities that you have attended.
- Standardized Test Scores
- Essay/Personal Statement
- Résumé
- Three letters of recommendation
- Math Science GPA Calculation Form
Tuition Fee
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International
13232 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13232 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
13232 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13232 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Philadelphia
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Scholarships Information
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