Neuroscience, MS

The Graduate Program in Neuroscience, in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Renaissance School of Medicine, offers training toward a Master’s degree in the rapidly expanding field of neuroscience. Through coursework and independent research, students are trained to approach research problems in neuroscience with a broad perspective. Program faculty have expertise in the areas of:  molecular and biochemical control of development, physiology and cellular/molecular properties of receptors and ion channels in relation to cellular physiology, analysis of local circuits and networks, behavioral neuroscience, the cellular basis of integrative functions, theoretical and computational neuroscience and the structural basis for communication among neurons. Graduate students will receive in-depth research training in molecular, biochemical, physiological, behavioral, anatomical and theoretical/computational neurosciences. In addition, the Program offers unique opportunities to draw from one or more of these disciplines through multidisciplinary, co-sponsored/co-mentored research projects. Concepts and skills are taught through a series of required core courses, with the remaining coursework consisting of advanced electives and special topics courses. Students will be exposed to advanced neuroscience research techniques, approaches and theory culminating with the MS degree.