PhD Neurobiology and Behavior at Columbia University

A PhD emphasising collaborative teaching and research in neuroscience, a tradition dating to the mid-1970s under Eric Kandel.

Faculty: Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons  |  Department: Vagelos Institutes for Biomedical Research Education (VIBRE)  |  Duration: Coursework and training described through year 5; total length not stated  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Year 1: Responsible Conduct of Neuroscience Research, two Survey of Neuroscience courses (molecular/cellular and developmental/systems), an analysis/rigor-and-reproducibility course and research rotations. Year 2: two electives, Student Journal Club, writing-skills courses and the Qualifying Examination (written NIH NRSA-style proposal plus oral defence). Years 3-5: advanced writing and presentation skills, professional skills and dissertation research, ending in a public seminar and closed exam by a five-member committee.

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