Doctor's degree Neuroscience - Brigham Young University - Provo

Doctor's degree Neuroscience from Brigham Young University - Provo is a Campus Ph.D Neuroscience degree that prepares you for a Science career. Course work and research that emphasize the integration of molecular biology, developmental biology, biophysics, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuroendocrinology, neuroimmunology, cognition, and behavioral neuroscience is offered through this PhD degree program. Students are required to develop a strong background in the principles of neuroscience and develop the intellectual background and technical expertise necessary for successful research projects in their area of specialization. Eventual publication of the research in peer-reviewed journals is expected but not required. Admission and Entry See preceding admission and entry requirements. In addition, applicants should have a strong background in neuroscience . All but one of the following courses (or their equivalent) must be completed during undergraduate preparation or as part of the MS program: two advanced courses covering molecular/cellular/ behavioral aspects of neuroscience (e.g., Neuro 460, 480), biochemistry (e.g., Chem 481); physiology with lab (e.g., PDBio 362, 363). Requirements for Degree * Credit hours: 54 hours, including 18 hours of dissertation (Neuro 799R). * Students who have earned a master's degree must complete at least 36 semester hours of additional graduate work at BYU beyond the master's degree . * Required courses: Bio 503 (1 hour); Neuro 601 (3 hours), 649R (2 hours), 694R (2 hours), 696R (2 hours); Stat 510 or equivalent (3 hours). One semester (2 credits) of Neuro 649R must be performed in a laboratory different than the labortory of the student's graduate committee chair. * A seminar must be presented each year. * A professional development requirement must be met. * Dissertation: standard university dissertation format or journal publication format. * Examinations: (A) comprehensive written and oral examination; (B) defense of dissertation. View more details on Brigham Young University - Provo, UT . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Neuroscience courses.