Overview

Students complete a common set of core courses that cover fundamental principles in neuroscience, from the cellular/molecular to the systems level. Students also complete elective courses tailored to their chosen subdiscipline. Areas of research focus on the neurosciences include behavioral neuroscience, sensory neuroscience, developmental neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases.

The Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences–Neurosciences is offered in consortium with the Cleveland Clinic and Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this Biomedical Sciences - Neurosciences program from Kent State University will be able to:

Publish their research in peer-reviewed journals
Demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate students
Seek employment in fields that reflect their area of training

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioanthropological Data Analysis

Biological Statistics

Quantitative Statistical Analysis

Neurobiology: Systems and Behavior

Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Biomedical Sciences

Responsible Conduct of Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Neuroscience View 97 other Masters in Neuroscience in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
Sufficient undergraduate coursework in chemistry, math, biology, psychology and/or neuroscience
Academic preparation adequate to complete graduate coursework in neuroscience
Official transcript(s)
Three letters of recommendation
Goal statement indicating the applicant's interests in neuroscience and career aspirations

Tuition Fee

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International

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 12 months.
National

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

10706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10706 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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