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Neuroscience (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Neuroscience is a terminal degree for students admitted to the Neuroscience PhD programme who cannot complete the PhD for personal or medical reasons. Enrolment as master's candidates is not encouraged and requires approval of the Executive Committee of the Neuroscience Graduate Program.

Duration: Minimum 24 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

The curriculum includes all PhD coursework for a minimum of 24 units and the Competency Examination, plus a research paper approved by three Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty. The coursework and examination serve as the comprehensive master's examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is through the Neuroscience PhD programme; direct master's candidacy is reserved for special circumstances approved by the Executive Committee of the Neuroscience Graduate Program.

Duration: Minimum 24 units

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