Biology: Neuroscience Program, M.S.

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The M.S. program offers two options for interested students. The thesis option requires a 6-credit thesis and is designed for students who are interested in research positions or who plan to pursue doctoral degree training in the future. The non-thesis option requires a 3-credit research paper where a particular applied/clinical interest is integrated with course work taken. This option is intended for students pursuing advancement in non-research positions.

Degree Requirements (31 or 34 credits required)

All students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 31 or 34 credits with at least a B average, no more than two grades of C, and no grade below C, including

Thesis Option (required credits: 31)

BIO 518 - Neuropharmacology 3 credit(s)
BIO 520 - Introduction to Neuroanatomy 3 credit(s)
BIO 538 - Principles of Neurophysiology 4 credit(s)
BIO 540 - Neuroethics 3 credit(s)
BIO 790 - Thesis Research I 3 credit(s)
BIO 791 - Thesis Research II 3 credit(s)
Approved electives 12 credit(s)
A written comprehensive examination

Non-thesis Option (required credits: 34)

BIO 518 - Neuropharmacology 3 credit(s)
BIO 520 - Introduction to Neuroanatomy 3 credit(s)
BIO 538 - Principles of Neurophysiology 4 credit(s)
BIO 540 - Neuroethics 3 credit(s)
BIO 744 - Introduction to Clinical Neurology 3 credit(s)
PSY 754 - Integration and Application of Research Data 3 credit(s)
Approved electives 15 credit(s)
A written comprehensive examination