Neuroscience

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).

Graduate programs

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.

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.

Deadline: January 5

Note: Fillable forms must be opened in Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. Forms opened in mobile browsers, Chrome, or Firefox may not save your data.

If you have any questions, please email  NSC@cmich.edu