PhD Neurobiology at University of Utah

Programme overview

Dive into neuroscience and developmental biology with a PhD experience that combines top-tier training with a dynamic research community. From advanced labs to campus-wide collaborations with leading experts, students gain the tools and connections to drive groundbreaking discoveries.

Faculty: S. F. E. School of Medicine | Duration: 45 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 45 credit hours. Doctoral students accepted into the Bioscience PhD Programs take the standard core curriculum and the Capstone Exam of the Programs ( http://www.bioscience.utah.edu ) in Year 1. First year courses for students accepted via direct admission into Neurobiology will be determined by the student's supervisory committee on an individual basis, but must include MBIOL 7570 - Case Studies and Research Ethics. All doctoral students must subsequently take

Career pathways

Career paths include Research Assistant, laboratory technician, clinical research coordinator, medical scribe, neuroscience sales specialsit, neurobiologist, neuroscientist, clinical neuroscientist, medical science liaison.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The department offers a course of study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Neurobiology. Most Neurobiology and Anatomy doctoral students are admitted via the Bioscience PhD Programs ( http://www.bioscience.utah.edu ) in Year 1. In exceptional circumstances, students may be accepted into the department by direct admission: such students must meet the minimum admission requirements of the Graduate School.

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 applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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