Applications are now being accepted for the 2007-2008 academic year for students planning to pursue a Ph.D. degree. Students are expected to have demonstrated academic excellence in both the classroom and the laboratory and should have an undergraduate background in a neuroscience-related discipline (e.g., biology, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, biological psychology, biomedical engineering).
To apply for the neuroscience specialization, follow the link provided below. When completing the application, indicate BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BSCI) as the Program of Interest and write NEUROSCIENCE as the Specialization.
http://biology.marquette.edu/gradstudneuro/gettingstarted.htm
Applications must include the following:
- official transcripts of all prior college-level coursework
- three letters of recommendation which give evidence of the applicant’s scholarly potential
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the General (Aptitude) Test (Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing)
- Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) scores (for applicants from non-English speaking countries)
- Statement of professional goals. In this statement, please emphasize what your research goal is and why you have selected Marquette as the institution to which you are applying.
Financial Package
All students in the neuroscience specialization are supported by fellowships or teaching assistantships including a full 12-month stipend plus tuition and fees.
Questions
If you have questions specific to the neuroscience specialization in the Biological Sciences Graduate Program, please contact:
Dr. Doug Lobner
e-mail: doug.lobner@marquette.edu
Telephone: (414) 288-6569
