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Neurobiology
Degree Types: MS
The master's program in Neurobiology features independent, hands-on research training combined with focused classroom instruction to prepare students for careers in medicine, industry, academic research, and/or teaching. Students can earn this degree in one year of intensive study.
The program provides an unparalleled opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the foremost scholars in the field of Neurobiology. Graduates of the program have gone on to MD or PhD programs at top institutions around the country or choose to directly enter careers in academic or industrial research.
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Degree Requirements
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.
Master's
Total Units Required: 9
The master's program in Neurobiology gives students the opportunity to earn a graduate degree after one year of intensive study and research. The curriculum provides focused classroom instruction and independent hands-on research training.
The master’s curricular & degree requirements provide students with the training and experience to become skilled and competent leaders in their chosen career path – medicine, industry, academic research, or teaching. Students must take a minimum of 9 credits, as shown below. All students take NEUROBIO 402-0 Advanced Neurobiology and Physiology – (2 credits in the winter quarter) and NEUROBIO 595-0 Master's in Science in Neurobiology Laboratory Research – (a total of 4 credits, from fall, winter, and spring quarters). In the fall and spring quarters, students select an elective (1-2 credits) to complete their curricular requirements. In addition, students must present an oral thesis proposal and defense, and a written thesis document.
| Quarter | Research Credits (# credits) | Course Credits (# credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | NEUROBIO 595-0 (2) | Elective (1) |
| Winter | NEUROBIO 595-0 (1) | NEUROBIO 402-0 (2) |
| Spring | NEUROBIO 595-0 (2) | Elective (1) |
Other MS Degree Requirements
- Research/Projects: Experimental work carried out under the direction of a Neurobiology faculty member (Faculty Advisor).
- Thesis Proposal: A verbal presentation of proposed experimental work that will comprise the master’s thesis.
- Thesis Defense: A verbal presentation of the experimental work that comprises the master’s thesis.
- Master’s Thesis: A written document that explains the rational, methods, data, and results of the experimental work completed under the direction of the Faculty Advisor.