Neuroscience
Neuroscience is the study of structure and function of the nervous system and addresses questions spanning from the cellular and molecular level to cognition and behavior. This multidisciplinary program encompasses an undergraduate major, graduate programs at the masters and doctoral level, and faculty research in a variety of areas. Students at all levels can participate in mentored research projects for hands on learning.
Explore neuroscience
Most of our graduates have pursued careers in biomedical research or in the medical/allied health professions. Others have pursued careers in industry (biotech firms and pharmaceutical companies), government (NIH), law, the insurance industry, and education (professors, career counselors).
Programs
Undergraduate
This multidisciplinary major integrates courses from four different departments: Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Health Sciences, and Psychology.
Two concentrations are available:
1- The Clinical Health Neuroscience concentration prepares students to pursue post-graduate careers in psychology or health professions.
2 - The Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience concentration prepares students for graduate school in neuroscience or biomedical fields and medical school, and requires a research project under the supervision of a neuroscience program faculty member.
Graduate
Our graduate programs in Neuroscience are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of Neuroscience combined with intensive research training that will allow you to successfully compete for neuroscience-related jobs in the private and public sectors.
Applying to the graduate program
All materials must be submitted by the deadline for an application to be considered. See additional instructions further below for the Accelerated MS program application.
Complete the graduate application form online and submit the following required materials.
- Online CMU Graduate Application
- Official transcripts from undergraduate and any graduate institutions (these may be submitted electronically to apply@cmich.edu for domestic students or isr@cmich.edu for international students but must be sent by the institution awarding the credits/degree)
- Application fee
- Personal Statement
- Select the NSC faculty you are interested in working with within the online application. If you are not yet sure who you want to work with, please review the faculty research profiles.
- International students must also provide proof of English language proficiency. Review details specific to international student applications at https://www.cmich.edu/international-admissions/graduate/apply-international.
- Three Recommendation Letters
- Letters of recommendation must be submitted by those writing the recommendation through CMU’s online application portal.
- Letters should be written by people who know you in an academic and/or research setting.
- Add the email address in your online application for each person providing a recommendation.
- Ask your recommenders to respond to the questions in the application link they will receive.
Deadline: January 5
If you have any questions, please email NSC@cmich.edu.
Additional information on the Accelerated MS in Neuroscience
For the Accelerated MS program, consider which track you wish to follow: Plan A (thesis) or Plan B. This will help determine your NSC graduate advisor and your course plan. Instructions about the application process are provided at this Accelerated masters degree program page along with the Acknowledgement and Approval form you will discuss and complete electronically with your NSC graduate advisor.
