Contact:
Alan Randich, PhD
Behavioral Neuroscience Program
Department of Psychology
1530 3rd Avenue South CH 415
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 35294-1170
Telephone: (205) 934-3850
Fax: (205) 975-6110
E-Mail: arandich@uab.edu
WWW: http://www.psy.uab.edu
Program Established: 1981
Number of Faculty: 27
Number of Students: 15
US Citizens: 93%
Female: 33%
US Underrepresented Minorities: 20%
Black (not of Hispanic origin): 7%
Hispanic Origin: 15%
Total Number of Graduates in the last Five Years:
8
Average Number of Years to Complete Program: 4.2-7
Program Description: UAB's graduate program in behavioral neuroscience is based on the belief that concomitant training in behavioral research and in cellular and molecular approaches to neuroscience is necessary to fully understand complex processes such as learning, memory and perception. Cellular neurobiology, electrophysiology and molecular neurobiology provide powerful tools to analyze neural processes, while behavioral and neuroimaging studies delineate function. The Behavioral Neuroscience Program seeks to train students who appreciate the reciprocal interaction between neuroscience and behavioral science and whose theoretical perspectives and research activities reflect this integration.
Neuroscience research at UAB occurs within an explicitly interdepartmental and interdisciplinary context, providing a rich experience for graduate students. Faculty in the Behavioral Neuroscience Program hold primary appointments in the departments of Psychology, Neurobiology, Physiological Optics, Biocommunication, Cell Biology, Physiology and Psychiatry. This breadth of perspective is reflected both in the course offerings and the research undertaken by Behavioral Neuroscience students. Research topics pursued by Behavioral Neuroscience students include the neurobiology of Alzheimer's disease, neural computation of direction selectivity in the retina, visual changes during aging, circadian rhythms in the retina, and the neural basis of nicotine addiction.
The goal of the Behavioral Neuroscience Graduate Program is for each student to (a) obtain a firm academic foundation in psychology and neuroscience and (b) engage in programmatic research in some aspect of Behavioral Neuroscience under the mentorship of one of the Behavioral Neuroscience faculty. In the spirit, student study core areas of psychology, including statistics and experimental design and neurobiology of learning and memory. In addition, courses in integrative neuroscience and in cellular and molecular neuroscience are required. Most students take additional courses to provide background in their area of research specialization. As part of their training, students will gain experience in writing research proposals and making public presentations, important skills for professional success.
Admission Requirements:
January 15th deadline.
How and Where to Apply: Application information and materials may be obtained from the address provided. Specify program(s) in which you are interested.
Annual Tuition and Fees: $4,500
Approximate Cost of Living Per: $6,000
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: Large variety of apartments, $300-400/month; dormitory rooms, $2,330.
Day-Care Facilities Availability and Costs Per Month: Kindercare on campus; churches in area, $262/child
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: $10,500-14,000/year plus full tuition and fees. Special fellowship programs available for minority applicant.
How to Apply for Financial Assistance: Student loans and grants available. Inquire at time of application.
Last revised March 2004
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