Neuroscience - Doctor of Philosophy

Complete all of the following courses (20 credits):
Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience I
Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience I
Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience II
Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience II
Strategies in Neuroscience Research
Quantitative Skills in Neuroscience Research
Experimental Design and Data Analysis
Complete two elective courses relevant to neuroscience (4 to 6 credits).
Complete in the first year of enrollment in the program a one-semester laboratory rotation (NEU 890) with each of two members of the faculty. Each rotation is established by mutual agreement of the faculty member and the student.
Pass the written comprehensive examination given at the end of the second year of enrollment in the program.
Complete and orally defend a dissertation research proposal.
Complete and defend a dissertation based on original research on an important problem in neuroscience.
All students must complete Responsible Conduct of Research Training. All students are required to complete the laboratory safety and animal use training tutorials and put together an Individual Development Plan based on their career goals.