Contact:
Donald J Stehouwer, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 112250
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-2250
Telephone: (352) 392-0601 ext. 287
FAX: (352) 392-7985
E-Mail: steh@ufl.edu
WWW: http://www.psych.ufl.edu
Program Established: 1968
Number of Faculty: 10
Number of Students: 15
US Citizens: 87%
Female: 87%
Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years:
10
Number of Faculty Supervising Graduate Student Thesis Projects in the Last
Five Years: 8
Average Number of Years to Complete the Program: 5.5
Program Description: The Behavioral Neuroscience Program is one of six areas of graduate training in the Psychology department. The program provides training in neurosciences ranging from cellular and molecular through behavior in animals and humans. Mentor-guided research is emphasized throughout the program: students are normally admitted to work in a specific laboratory, although they may later choose to change labs. Students typically take 3 courses per semester during their first year, tapering off mainly to special topic and professional development seminars only in subsequent years. Students write a Master's thesis, or an equivalency, during their second or third year. A qualifying examination for PhD candidacy, in the candidate's area of specialization, is administered about 1 year after the Master's. Students are required to teach at least one undergraduate class as part of their educational experience. In addition to faculty with primary or joint appointments, UF has many other faculty in neuroscience related areas with whom many of our students and faculty collaborate.
Admission Requirements: Departmental minima: Undergraduate GPA over 3.0; GRE (V+Q) over 1100.
Undergraduate research experience highly recommended
How or Where to Apply: Department of Psychology, University of Florida. Online application at
http://www.psych.ufl.edu
Annual Tuition and Fees Costs: Tuition and basic health insurance (approx $7,000/year in state) is paid by PI grants or departmental funds. Miscellaneous fees of about $250/semester are not covered by these sources.
Approximate Cost Of Living Per Year:
$15,000
Housing Availability and Costs per year: Numerous off campus apartments are available in a 1-2 mile radius, from about $500/month
Day-Care Facilities Availability and Costs Per Month: On campus Kinder Care and Baby Gator at ~$500/month (private care is less)
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: Minimum level of support is the equivalent of $15,500/year, which is the prorated amount for a teaching assistant. Some students receive supplements from grants or if paid exclusively from grants or fellowships receive higher base rate. Many students are paid from multiple sources.
How, if Necessary to Apply: Stipend application included in departmental application
Last revised January 2007
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