Contact:
Jacob P. Harney, PhD
Program Director
University of Hartford
Department of Biology
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Tel: (860) 768-4531
Fax: (860) 768-5002
E-Mail: harney@hartford.edu
WWW: http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/biology/grad
Year Established: 1976
Total Number of Faculty: 10
Total Number of Students: 19
US Citizens: 86.3%
Female: 50%
US Under-represented Minorities: 13.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 4.5%
Total Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years: 21
Average Number of Years to Complete Program: 2
Program Description: The Department of Biology offers an interdisciplinary program of graduate study in the area of Neuroscience which allows the student to emphasize either the research aspects of the field or various content areas.
The MS option in Neurosciences offers two tracks for interested students. The Research Track requires a 6-credit thesis and is designed for students who are interested in research positions or who plan to pursue doctoral degree training in the future. The Applied Track requires a 3-credit research paper where a particular applied/clinical interest is integrated with course work taken. This track is intended as an appropriate terminal degree for students pursuing advancement in non-research positions.
Research Track: Ideal preparation would include a bachelor's degree in science, such as biology, physics, chemistry, psychology, or engineering, with additional optional undergraduate preparation in physics, chemistry, biology, psychology and mathematics. An otherwise well-qualified student whose background does not contain all the requisite courses may be considered. All applicants must submit scores on the general aptitude section of the GRE or MCAT scores.
Applied Track: Ideal preparation would include baccalaureate work in some area of the life or health sciences such as biology, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or nursing, with additional optional undergraduate preparation in chemistry and biology. An otherwise well-qualified student whose background does not contain all the requisite courses may be considered. For health professionals, results of licensing and/or certification exams may be submitted in lieu of GRE scores.
Admission Requirements:
- bachelor's degree in science
- GRE or MCAT scores
How, or Where to Apply: University of Hartford, Graduate Services Office
Annual Tuition and Fees Costs: $280 per credit hour
Approximate Cost of Living Per Year: $15,000
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: $9,149 + (single)
Day-Care Facilities Availability and Costs Per Month: $150 average/wk
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: Have Regents Fellowships that will provide some tuition remission plus a $5,000 stipend. Recipients of these awards will assist a member of the full-time faculty in research. Also, we have a limited number of teaching assistantships that provide 16 credits of tuition remission and $5,000 stipend. Recipients of these awards will teach two lab sections per semester and assist in the Department over the first summer session through the end of June.
How, if Necessary to Apply: Written request. Forms included with application.
Last revised September 2006
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