Neuroscience, Ph.D. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Neuroscience Institute is affiliated with multiple departments and emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to graduate training. Using state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, Neuroscience Institute faculty are engaged in basic research that ranges from molecular, cellular and computational to behavioral neuroscience. Students can obtain training in a wide range of research methodologies, and have the opportunity to teach and attend journal clubs, seminars and distinguished speaker series.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Neuroscience | Duration: A minimum of 90 semester hours of graduate coursework must be completed. | Study mode: full-time | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Students take 10 hours of Neuroscience core and core elective courses, a quantitative methods course, 10 hours of topics and seminar courses, and research courses. For a list of course requirements, go to https://neuroscience.gsu.edu/graduate/grad-requirements/

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to completing the online graduate application, successful applicants typically have a strong record of coursework and/or experience in a discipline related to the neurosciences, and laboratory experience relevant to the neurosciences. Detailed admissions requirements can be found here: https://neuroscience.gsu.edu/graduate/admission/. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required at this time.

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.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

Explore more study programmes

STEM