Neuroscience

Neuro graduate students
Immerse yourself in the intricate study of the brain and nervous system with Iowa State University's Neuroscience graduate program. Our program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in neuroscience research, clinical practice, and industry.
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The strength of the Neuroscience Program lies in the combined expertise of its diverse faculty.  Neuroscience faculty in a variety of disciplines will provide you with flexibility in your choice of a research project and major professor.  Other activities and organizations in the program bring faculty and students together and provide opportunities for personal and professional interaction.  These interactions are central to our goals, which are to provide broad and robust graduate student training while stimulating excellence in Neuroscience research.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.)

 

Brenda Emery

neuroscience@iastate.edu
515-294-6442

Learning Goals

  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature in Neuroscience.
  • Form testable hypotheses and articulate research objectives that, when met, will lead to significant contributions to Neuroscience.
  • Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research via appropriate acquisition, analysis, and reporting of data.
  • Interpret research results appropriately, integrating them into the existing knowledge in Neuroscience.
  • Clearly and accurately communicate research findings orally and in writing, and often through the use images (tables, figures, and other forms of imagery) and electronic or other forms of media.
  • Articulate how the graduate program, including coursework and creative scholarship, fits into life and career goals.
  • Conduct scholarship, in teams or with independence, in ways that consistently demonstrate ethical practice and professionalism.

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 563
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 85
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 57
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2025) 105

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

January 1 for fall admission

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

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