Curriculum
PhD in Neuroscience
The PhD in Neuroscience supports students as they engage in self-directed discovery. In this program, you will develop a foundation in experimental biology through our comprehensive academic program. The program features a combination of core, skill, and focus coursework, followed by independent, hands-on exploratory research. See below for the comprehensive course list.
Apply nowFoundation Courses
- MCBN Foundations I
- MCBN Foundations II
Skill Courses
- Quantitative Methods
- Scientific Writing
Focus Courses (must earn four)
- Research topics in Neurobiology
- Neuroanatomy
- Neurophysiology
- Neuropharmacology & Behavior
Additional Required Courses
- Responsible Conduct in Research Training
- Laboratory Rotations
- Advanced Graduate Research
- Thesis Research/PhD
- Summer Research in MCBN
- Summer Thesis Research/PhD