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MS Neuroscience and Education at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Neuroscience and Education combines neuroscience, cognition and research methods applied to learning and education. It requires a minimum of 32 points plus a master's thesis, usually taken in the final semester. Study is full-time or part-time and campus-based.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Biobehavioral Sciences, Neuroscience and Education  |  Duration: Two years full-time including summer; 32 points plus master's thesis  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Foundations of Neuroscience 1: Anatomy and Physiology, Research Methods in Neuroscience, and Foundations of Neuroscience 2: Systems, plus a master's thesis. Neuroscience degree holders may request a waiver exam for the Foundations courses.

Career pathways

Doctoral study, research labs, educational consulting, ed-tech, clinical settings, industry and policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts and/or course-by-course evaluations; two letters of recommendation; English proficiency results if applicable. GRE is not required but may be submitted. Priority deadline Jan 15, 2027, final Apr 1, 2027 (Fall 2027). Application fee $75.

Intake: Fall

Duration: Two years full-time including summer; 32 points plus master's thesis

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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