PhD Neuroscience at University of California, Riverside

Programme overview

The Interdepartmental PhD Program in Neuroscience provides graduate training for students from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds, in a multidisciplinary field spanning molecular and cellular neuroscience to the whole organism.

Faculty: College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Department: Interdepartmental Neuroscience Graduate Program | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Riverside, CA, United States

What you will study

A required core sequence in neuroscience fundamentals (NRSC 200A), followed by research rotations of 5 to 10 weeks and original research supervised in faculty laboratories.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for careers in research, teaching and scientific administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General GRE is optional; a GPA of at least 3.25 (junior/senior year) and a combined GRE score of at least 300 qualify for admission where scores are submitted; three letters of recommendation (at least two from faculty). Graduate Division (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognized international equivalent; minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (some programs set a higher standard); transcripts, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic 7 with no component below 6) unless the prior degree was taught in English; GRE/GMAT only where the program requires it (many no longer do). Source: graduate.ucr.edu/admission-requirements.

UC Riverside operates a quarter system. Summer begins mid-June, Fall late September, Winter early January and Spring late March/early April. Most graduate programmes admit and begin in the Fall quarter only.

New domestic applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter November 1, Spring February 1, Summer May 1. New international applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter September 1, Spring December 1, Summer March 1. Some programmes set earlier priority or fellowship deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucr.edu/apply/

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