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

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.

Neuroscience Undergraduate Program

Graduate programs

Neuroscience student examining samples in lab environment.

M.S. in Neuroscience

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Ph.D. in Neuroscience

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Applying to the graduate program

Applications are submitted in two parts, as described below. All materials must be submitted by the deadline for an application to be considered. Download and complete this print-friendly checklist to ensure all materials are submitted before the deadline.

Part 1

Complete the graduate application forms and submit the following required materials.

Graduate Application - All of the following materials must be submitted:
Online CMU Graduate Application
Official transcripts from undergraduate of graduate institutions (you may submit electronically to apply@cmich.edu)
Application fee of $50
International students must also provide proof of English language proficiency (see Graduate International Admissions, TOEFL Code: 1106)

Part 2

Complete Neuroscience program application forms and submit the following required materials

Neuroscience Supplemental Application
Download the Neuroscience Supplemental Application Form.
Upload the completed form into your application as a supplemental document.
Three Recommendation Letters
- Letters should be written by people who know you in an academic and/or research setting.
- Add the email address for each person providing a recommendation in your online application.
- Ask your recommenders to respond to the questions in the application link they will receive.
- Letters of recommendation must be submitted by those writing the recommendation through CMU’s online application portal.