Overview

In the degree program, you acquire the critical, analytical, and decision-making skills that will help you find careers in research, government, pharmacy, and biotechnology. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in the natural, physical, and social sciences who wish to expand their career options to the field of neuroscience.

The M.S. in Neuroscience at St. John’s University allows you to design a curriculum that best fits your individual interests and career goals. You may pursue either the 30-credit thesis option or the 33-credit non-thesis option and may complete an internship or supervised research to further develop your skills.

As a professional with a graduate degree in Neuroscience, you may work as a research scientist for a private research institution or government agency. You may also pursue administrative positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Opportunities exist within industry and related allied health fields, including as a research lab technician or pharmaceutical sales representative.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in fields related to neuroscience is expected to grow faster than average through 2026: 13 percent for medical scientists (including neuroscientists), 10 percent for natural science managers, and 20 percent for medical and health services managers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Biology
Cell Biology
Molecular Neuroscience
Neurobiology of Speech and Language
Bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 SCH

30-33

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Roma, Italy

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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Resume or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49200 USD / year

≈ 49200 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

49200 USD / year

≈ 49200 USD / year
In-State Applies to you

Applies to you

49200 USD / year

≈ 49200 USD / year

Living costs

Roma

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

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Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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