Overview

The faculty of the Neuroscience program of The University of Montana is available to mentor students from a number of different UM Colleges and Departments and specialize in a variety of perspectives and approaches, including: neurochemistry, neuromolecular dynamics and drug design, cellular neurobiology and physiology, behavioral neuroscience, biophysics, and the neurobiology of disease. Dr. Mark Grimes serves as the Director of the NGP. Participating faculty and students also benefit from the close association between the NGP and the Center for Structural & Functional Neuroscience (CSFN).

Coursework

Courses start at the end of August each year, with general coursework and research rotations the focus in year one. At the end of the first year, students are expected to select an advisor in whose lab they will work to conduct independent research towards a dissertation throughout their tenure in the program. The Research Advisor serves as a mentor to the student and assists the student in assuring that all deadlines and procedures are followed. Prior to selection of a research advisor, the Graduate Education Committee will advise first year students.

During the second year, students must complete an informational seminar (BMED 594) on an informational topic approved by the Research Advisor. At the beginning of the third year, students must complete the comprehensive qualifying exam. This exam includes both a written component, typically an NRSA-type format grant proposal, and an oral portion that evaluates the candidate’s general knowledge of the neuroscience discipline, and their ability to apply that knowledge in the research setting and in written and oral communication of research and scientific ideas. A process for selection of the written proposal topic is described in Program Policies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Laboratory Rotations

Current Research Literature

Advanced Cell Biology

Biomedical Research Ethics

Biomedical Statistics

Neurosciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

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Complete applications received after this date will be considered on a space available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Missoula, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.1

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General requirements

Online Application

$60.00 US application fee (paid online with the application),

3 letters of recommendation,

Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended,

Personal statement,

Official General GRE scores (and TOEFL if international applicant) sent from ETS;

A minimum undergraduate or masters GPA of 3.0

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38750 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38750 USD / year

≈ 38750 USD / year
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In-State

11158 USD / year

≈ 11158 USD / year

Living costs

Missoula

United States

1000 - 2071 USD / month

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