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PhD Neuroscience at Iowa State University

Iowa State University, United States

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary graduate programme focused on the brain and nervous system, drawing on faculty from many disciplines so students can choose a research project and major professor flexibly.

Faculty: Graduate College  |  Department: Interdisciplinary programme  |  Intake: Fall (January 1)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Research-based study with learning goals covering literature mastery, hypothesis formation, research methods, data interpretation, scientific communication, career planning and ethical practice.

Career pathways

Prepares students for research, clinical and industry careers in neuroscience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

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.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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