Contact:
Nicholas C. Brecha, Ph.D.
Department of Neurobiology
73-235 UCLA Medical Center (CHS)
10833 Le Conte Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1763
Telephone: (310) 825-9556
FAX: (310) 825-2224
E-Mail: nbrecha@ucla.edu
WWW: http://www.neurobio.ucla.edu
Program Established: 2002
Total Number of Faculty: 39
Total Number of Students: 25
US Citizens: 80%
Female: 60%
US Under-Represented Minorities: 52%
Black: 8%
Hispanic: 16%
Total Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years:
12
Number of Faculty who have supervised graduate student thesis projects in
their labs in the last five years: 18
Average Number of Years to Complete the Program: 5-6 years
Program Description: The Department of Neurobiology is a basic science department of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The Graduate Program of Neurobiology offers advanced research and training opportunities in molecular, cellular and systems neurobiology leading to a Ph.D. or a M.D./Ph.D. Our program provides fundamental training in broad areas encompassed by neurobiology and cell biology. The neurobiology training program is focused on providing advanced training for research leading to a better understanding of neural function and behavior. The Department provides broad-based and fundamental training in neurobiology, cell biology excellence in independent research experience as well as teaching experiences in the University and Professional Schools. Our curriculum consists of introductory didactic courses in molecular biology, cell biology, neurobiology, advanced elective courses in the student's area of specialization, seminars, laboratory rotations, teaching experience and an original independent dissertation research project under the mentorship of a faculty member in the Department of Neurobiology. Students with an advanced degree in neurobiology can enter a variety of careers which include academic and research positions in universities, medical and dental schools, research institutions and industry.
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree in biological or physical science, psychology, or a premedical curriculum.
How and Where to Apply: http://www.neurobio.ucla.edu or http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu
Annual Tuition and Fees Costs: Resident $8,278; Non-Resident $23,239
Approximate Cost of Living Per Year: $28,167. Living in an off-campus apartmnet. Includes fees, tuition book allowance, health insurance, transportation and personal expenses. Non-resident should increase it by $14,961
Housing Availibility and Costs Per Year: On-campus housing for all single graduate students is available for all incoming students for their first 2 years. Costs per year are approximately $12,000. Amenities include: kitchen applicances (including refrigerator, dishwasher, gas stove, and microwave), central air-conditioning and heating, basic cable, high-speed internet access, paid utilities, laundry and study rooms in each courtyard, and on-site underground parking (at an additional charge). Other housing options, including students with families are available.
Day-Care Facilities Available and Costs
Per Month: The University Village Child Care Complex houses two programs that provide care and education for nearly 200 young children in a state-of-the-art facility. Please visit
http://www.childcare.ucla.edu and http://upns.bol.ucla.edu/
for more information.
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: Full support for five years
Last revised September 2006
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