The graduate program in neuroscience provides an intensive, multi-disciplinary education in neuroscience. Our core curriculum provides instruction about molecular, cellular, systems, cognitive, and translational neuroscience, and diseases of the nervous system. At all stages of instruction, we integrate skills that are essential for successful, independent research careers in neuroscience. Research in our program encompasses genes, molecules, cells, networks, systems, and behavior. A wide variety of experimental approaches are represented and used in our faculty trainers' laboratories. All interested applicants should apply through the Admissions link on the Graduate School web page. Students receive their Ph.D.s after satisfying Program requirements and completing a significant body of original research.

The Neuroscience Graduate Program is also in partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Students interested in the Graduate Partnership Program with NIH apply to NIH as well as the Neuroscience Graduate Program at Brown. Students in the NIH/GPP complete their first year coursework at Brown and then complete up to four years of thesis research at NIH. They receive the Ph.Ds from Brown.

Additional resources: Faculty committees advise students throughout their studies. Core course work is taken in the first year of study, and additional specialized course work is available in the second year. Students also attend weekly journal clubs, research seminars, and skills workshops. Laboratory research involves diverse modern technologies, including structural NMR, genetic engineering, electrophysiology, molecular and cell biological methods, two photon microscopy, high-dimensional simultaneous microelectrode recording, behavioral neurophysiology, psychophysical and behavioral analyses, functional MRI, mathematical modeling and computer simulation of neural systems, and brain-machine interfaces.

Completion requirements: Ph.D.: Proficiency in subject matter of core neuroscience courses, participation in weekly seminar series, comprehensive examination, preliminary examination, and dissertation.

ADMISSION INFORMATION

GRE General: Required

GRE Subject: Not required

Application deadline: December 15

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