21 credits of core coursework required. 6 credits total of Master's Research
Neuroscience
Curriculum
Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits for conferral of degree. Of the 40 credits, students take a total of 21 credits for core coursework, 4-6 credits of management coursework and 13-15 credits of electives
The curriculum of study encompasses multidisciplinary neuroscience faculty to educate and train students providing the fundamentals of neuroscience, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, cellular and molecular neurobiology, and biochemistry.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| NS 530 Neuroanatomy | 4 |
| BI 550 Topics in Biomedical Chemistry | 3 |
| GC 640 Research Ethics | 1 |
| GC 660 Statistical Methods | 3 |
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NS 617 MSNS Neuroscience Journal Club (offered in Fall) Alternate option GC 715 MS Biomedical Sci Seminar | 1 |
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NS 627 MSNS Neuroscience Journal Club (offered in Spring) Alternate option GC 715 MS Biomedical Sci Seminar | 1 |
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NS 715 Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience Alternate option CB 650 Principles of Cell Biology |
2 3 |
| NS 870 Master’s Thesis Research (Fall) | 1-6 |
| NS 880 Master’s Thesis Research (Spring) | 1-6 |
| NS 890 Master’s Thesis Research (Summer) | 1-6 |
4-6 credits of management coursework required. Variable course offerings are available fall, spring and summer.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| GC 510 Database Design & Management | 2 |
| GC 525 Information Systems Management | 3 |
| GC 600 Managerial and Teamwork Skills | 3 |
| GC 605 Performance Improvement | 2 |
| GC 610 Strategic Mgmt: Increasing R&D Productivity | 2 |
| GC 615 Grants and Contract Management | 2 |
| GC 617 Mgmt of Pharma Drug Development Projects | 2 |
| GC 620 Fundamentals of Financial Management | 3 |
| GC 621 Biotechnology Venture Management | 2 |
| GC 635 Fundamentals of Clinical Trials Management | 2 |
| GC 636 Principles of Biomedical Career Mngmt | 2 |
13-15 credits of electives are required. Variable course offerings are available in the fall, spring, and summer. For additional course offerings, visit the Student Resources page.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| NS 745 Advanced Topics in Neurodegenerative Disorders | 2 |
| NS 700 Cellular Neurophysiology | 3 |
| NS 690 Neuropharmacology | 2 |
| PR 522 General Pharmacology | 3 |
| CB 560 Principles of Cell Biology | 3 |
| CB 570 Pathologic Aspects of Disease | 3 |
| GC 630 Fund-Clinical Trials | 3 |
| GC 720 Scientific Writing | 2 |
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GC 740 Principles of Teaching in Higher Ed (formerly Principles of Pedagogy) | 1 |
| GC 680 Lab Techniques – Molecular Biology | 3 |
| GC 690 Regulatory Issues in Human Subject Research | 2 |
| MI 521 Intro to Immunology | 3 |
| NS 820 MS Clerkship | 1-6 |
| NS 830 MS Clerkship | 1-6 |