Degree Requirements


Master of Science in Neuroscience



The MS in Neuroscience requires 31 credits for the Thesis Option or
34 credits for the Non-Thesis Option with at least a B average, no more
than two grades of C, and no grade below C, including:

Thesis Option [Required Credits: 31]
BIO 520 Introduction to Neuroanatomy [3]
BIO 538 Principles of Neurophysiology [4]
PSY 521 Physiological Psychology [3]
BIO 518 Neuropharmacology [3]
BIO 790, 791 M.S. Thesis [3,3]
Approved electives [12]
A written comprehensive examination

Non -Thesis Option [Required Credits: 34]
BIO 520 Introduction to Neuroanatomy [3]
BIO 744 Introduction to Clinical Neurology [3]
BIO 518 Neuropharmacology [3]
BIO 538 Principles of Neurophysiology [4]
PSY 521 Physiological Psychology [3]
PSY 754 Integration and Application of Research Data [3]
Approved electives [15]
A written comprehensive examination

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