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Neuroscience

About the Program

Brandeis University's graduate program in neuroscience, leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, is designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and training necessary to conduct research in this interdisciplinary field. The program comprises three broadly defined areas:

(1) behavioral neuroscience involves work with humans in neuropsychology, with experimental cognitive neuroscience and sensory psychophysics, and with animal behavior and electrophysiology;

(2) cellular and molecular neuroscience provides training in electrophysiology, molecular biology, biophysics, and biochemistry appropriate to neurobiology; and

(3) computational and integrative neuroscience trains students in the use of experimental and theoretical methods for the analysis of brain function.

Degree Options

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience
• M.S. in Neuroscience (full- and part-time)

Courses and Completion Requirements

Visit the course catalog for the most updated course listings, course descriptions, and degree requirements.

Faculty

We encourage you to explore one of the department’s greatest assets through our faculty pages. Learn more about the people who will help guide you along your graduate school path.

Additional Resources

Student Services: At Brandeis, you will become part of a community that is strengthened by life both within and outside of the classroom and laboratory walls. Please visit Student Services to see the array of University resources, events, and programming for graduate students, including our Graduate Student Services Center, Off-Campus Housing, Health Insurance, English as a Second Language (ESL) program, Disability Resources, Counseling Center, Career Services, and the Graduate Student Association.

Admission Information

Admission Semester:

Ph.D.: Fall only
M.S.: Fall only

Application Deadlines:

Ph.D.: January 15. Late applications may be considered, but first consideration will be given to applications received by the deadline.
M.S.: Rolling until the class is filled, beginning January 15

Admission Requirements:

To apply to the programs, you must submit:

• An application to the graduate school, which can be electronically submitted here;
• An application fee;
• Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended; applicants must provide a final transcript indicating successful completion of an undergraduate degree program before registration;
• Three letters of recommendation, which the admissions committee prefers to be submitted online;
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé;
• A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate study. In addition, please describe your qualifications for the academic program and your objectives in undertaking this program. Also, please outline your research interests and how they would complement those of our faculty.
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) required. Our ETS institution code is 3092.

International students:  For additional requirements for international applicants (non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents), minimum TOEFL and IELTS scores, and important information regarding visas, please visit our International page.

Visit our Apply page for a more comprehensive description of application requirements.

Financial Aid

Generous financial aid is available; for more information please visit our Financial Aid page.