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PhD Neurosciences at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Programme overview

The Neurosciences graduate program has a strong emphasis on cellular and molecular mechanisms that mediate the function and development of the nervous system. Admission to the Neurosciences PhD program may be obtained through the integrated Biomedical Sciences Training Program or via the Medical Scientist Training Program.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Each student must successfully complete a qualifying exam for advancement to candidacy. This exam is split into two parts: Part 1 is taken in the spring of the student's first year during enrollment in NEUR 402. This section of the exam is a comprehensive component that will take the form of a 45-minute oral exam based on material from NEUR 402 and is administered by its Course Directors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students are admitted to this PhD program through the Biomedical Sciences Training Program (BSTP) or the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). Biomedical Sciences Training Program (BSTP) The BSTP offers a common entry point to most of the School of Medicine's biomedical PhD programs. BSTP students can choose among research mentors in many different PhD programs in the School of Medicine. Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Students in the MSTP earn the dual MD/PhD degree. MSTP students also have the choice of mentors in many different PhD programs.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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