Overview

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. Students entering the program have opportunities to work in a range of fields, from cognitive neuroscience to the structure and function of ion channels.

Learning outcomes

The program comprises three broadly defined areas:

behavioral neuroscience involves work with humans in neuropsychology, with experimental cognitive neuroscience and sensory psychophysics, and with animal behavior and electrophysiology;
cellular and molecular neuroscience provides training in electrophysiology, molecular biology, biophysics, and biochemistry appropriate to neurobiology; and
computational and integrative neuroscience trains students in the use of experimental and theoretical methods for the analysis of brain function.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electrophysiology
Molecular Biology
Biophysics
Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waltham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An online application
An application fee
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Two letters of recommendation, submitted electronically. The Bachelor's/MS program requires only one letter of recommendation.
A curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé
A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

59600 USD / year

≈ 59600 USD / year
Out-of-State

59600 USD / year

≈ 59600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

59600 USD / year

≈ 59600 USD / year

Living costs

Waltham

United States

1515 - 3136 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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