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Graduate Studies In Neuroscience
Admission
Entrance into the Department of Neuroscience graduate program requires a baccalaureate degree and acceptable undergraduate performance. No restrictions are placed on the type of undergraduate major. A solid foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics is preferred. However, we also encourage students with backgrounds in Psychology or other social and behavioral sciences, computer science and mathematics with a keen interest in nervous system function to apply. Students should have satisfactorily completed (as a minimum) biology, organic chemistry, college physics, and mathematics during their undergraduate training. Students who have not taken all of these courses may have the opportunity to acquire these prerequisites during their first year, but prerequisite credit will not count toward the degree.
Prospective students must submit results from the general aptitude section of the Graduate Records Examination. In addition to general aptitude tests, applicants are strongly encouraged to take advanced tests in areas of their special scientific expertise. Medical College Aptitude Tests may be offered in lieu of the GRE only by M.D./Ph.D. applicants. Scores from exams taken more than three years prior to application are not valid. At least two letters of recommendation from undergraduate faculty sponsors must be offered in support of an application. Strong, unequivocal letters attesting to the applicant's educational development, inquisitive nature, and analytical skills are important. If the applicant has graduate or professional school experience, two additional letters from the graduate or professional school faculty are required.
The deadline for applying is January 1; however, early applications are encouraged since the review process begins in November/ December. Late applications will be considered on a space-available basis. Interviews will be hosted during the months of February/ March and offers will be extended during March and April. Applicants, who receive offers, must accept offers by April 15. Applications are evaluated and ranked by a faculty/ student committee. Applicants are notified of decisions regarding admission and financial support as soon as possible after the receipt of a completed application. The academic year begins first week of August. All students granted admissions receives a full tuition scholarship ($11,000) an annual stipend of $26,000, and student health insurance.
Online applications can be found at http://www.bcm.edu/gradschool/?PMID=3514. Select Neuroscience as your primary choice. If your application is chosen for the interview process, the applicants that reside in the United States are invited to attend the annual departmental retreat – The Rush and Helen Record Forum Weekend in Galveston for the interview process. International students will receive phone interviews. Approximately 8-12 students are admitted into the Neuroscience program each year.
Information and application materials regarding graduate studies in the Department of Neuroscience may be obtained from:
Director of Graduate Studies
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Associate Professor - Department of Neuroscience
Associate Professor - Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Neurobiological mechanisms of addiction in the central nervous system.
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Co-Director of Graduate Studies
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Associate Professor - Department of Neuroscience
Associate Professor - Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Assembly, structure, function and modulation of ion channels in excitable membranes.
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Graduate Program Administrator
You may obtain information on electronic applications here.
Transfer of Credit
A student may submit a request transfer of graduate level work completed at another university or for work completed in another advanced degree granting program at Baylor College of Medicine (with grades of B or above, satisfactory or pass). A maximum of 60 term hours (30 semester hours) of work toward an M.S., M.A., M.D., D.V.M., D.Sc., or Ph.D. may be submitted for transfer, however only 24 of the 30 hours needed for Admission to Candidacy may be transfer credit. Course work completed at a university outside of the USA will be considered on a case by case basis. M.D./Ph.D. candidates must request the transfer of 45 hours from their basic science medical school core curriculum.
Facilities
The Department of Neuroscience, which is based in the Smith Research Building, has outstanding state-of-the art research facilities for molecular neurobiology, neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, biophysics, behavioral neuroscience, optical imaging, functional human brain imaging and computer science. The department has also undergone a major expansion of the faculty, which has resulted in new research opportunities for students. The local environment is research intensive and adjoins other active research programs ongoing at Baylor College of Medicine.
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