Neuroscience - Master of Science

Requirements for Plan A and Plan B
Complete all of the following courses (17 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
The following course (3 credits):
Experimental Design and Data Analysis
Complete a minimum of 6 credits in Neuroscience 800 or 899. Plan A students must complete 4 credits of Neuroscience 899.
Complete an additional 4 credits of elective courses related to the student’s research and approved by the student’s guidance committee.
Complete a one semester laboratory rotation with each of two neuroscience faculty in the first year of study. Students will select the two laboratories in which they will rotate at the beginning of fall Semester based on discussions and mutual agreement with neuroscience faculty members.
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.