MS Neuroscience at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MS in Neuroscience trains students in molecular, biochemical, physiological, behavioral, anatomical and theoretical/computational neuroscience through coursework and independent research. Faculty expertise spans development, receptors and ion channels, local circuits, behavioral and computational neuroscience.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences and Renaissance School of Medicine | Department: Graduate Program in Neuroscience | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Thirty credits with a 3.0 GPA requirement. Required courses include Introduction to Neuroscience Research, Reading, Writing and Speaking Neurobiology, Introduction to Mammalian Neuroanatomy, the Neuroscience Seminar Series and an MS Research Practicum, plus one course from each of the cellular and molecular, systems, and computational core areas. The thesis track adds MS Thesis Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements: bachelor's degree from a recognized university, GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or higher, three letters of recommendation. Non-native English speakers need a minimum TOEFL iBT of 80 or IELTS overall 6.5 with no subsection below 6. Deficiencies do not preclude admission for promising applicants. Application deadline March 15 for MS applications; official transcripts only required once admitted. Suggested preparation: college science courses including advanced biology and, preferably, undergraduate neuroscience; applicants without it may be asked to take preparation courses.

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 applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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