Contact:
Callyn Casady
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr.
Skaggs Building 270
Missoula,MT 59812
Telephone: (406) 243-4765
FAX: (406) 243-5228
E-Mail: callyn.casady@umontana.edu
WWW: http://www.health.umt.edu/pharmsci/neuro_program.htm
Program Established: 2004
Number of Faculty: 17
Number of Students: 4
U.S. Citizens: 75%
Female: 50%
Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years: 0
Faculty Supervising Graduate Student Theses in Their Laboratories:
12
Average Number of Years to Complete the Program: n/a
Program Description: Administratively housed in the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, faculty from the Division of Biological Sciences, and the Department of Chemistry are also active participants in program. Graduate training is also critical to the mission of the campus' Center for Structural and Functional Neuroscience, which is as a NIH/NCRR-funded Center for Biomedical Research Excellence. Multidisciplinary by design, this diverse group of researchers provide students with considerable options in terms of the faculty they work with and the novel approaches they can learn to better understand how the CNS functions. While research within the neuroscience graduate program touches upon a wide range of disciplines, there is an especially strong emphasis at the neurochemical, protein, and cellular levels, particularly as related to investigating mechanisms of neuronal communication and how alterations in these processes contribute to CNS disease and injury.
Visit http://www.health.umt.edu/pharmsci/phdneuro.htm to see a list of course requirements.
Admission Requirements:
A completed application package:
1. Online Application ( http://www.umt.edu/grad/apply/default.htm)
2. 3 letters of recommendation
3. Original transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
4. Personal Statement
5. $45 US application fee
6. Original GRE scores (and TOEFL if international applicant) sent from ETS
A minimum undergraduate or masters GPA of 3.0;
Graduate Record Examination (GRE). General Test only. Consult your local institution for details about these exams or write to the Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08540;
For international students, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for non-native speakers of English. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score for admission is 540 or above on the paper-based version or 210 on the computer-based version. In order to issue a visa to international students, the University must have received an original (not a photocopy) certified statement from a bank or government agency that sufficient funds are available to meet the cost of study, living, and necessary travel.
How, and Where to Apply: Arrange to have all test scores, letters of recommendation, transcripts and other supporting materials sent directly to the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the address below. Do not send materials to the University of Montana Admissions Office or Graduate School.
Callyn Casady, Graduate Program Coordinator
The University of Montana
Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Missoula, Montana 59812-1552
Telephone: (406) 243-4765 Fax: (406) 243-5228
Email: callyn.casady@umontana.edu
You may send copies of your transcripts and test scores. However, original documents will be required before you are admitted to The University of Montana. After you have submitted your application, please keep us informed of any change in your contact information. Admissions are contingent upon availability of space, faculty, and financial resources.
Annual Tuition and Fees: See http://www.umt.edu/grad/money/tuition.htm for estimated costs.
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year:
On campus housing available: http://www.umt.edu/reslife
University Villages: http://ordway.umt.edu/sa/RLO/index.cfm/fldr/760
Off Campus housing: https://ordway.umt.edu/sfd/uchousing/
Daycare Facilities and Costs Per Month: Visit http://www.umt.edu/childcare/
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance:
Educational and research assistantships are available to highly qualified applicants. Tuition fee waivers are granted to most students; however some fees (including health insurance) must be paid by the student. Stipends for 2005-2006 will be $14,400 for M.S. students and $20,000 for Ph.D. students.
All graduate students receiving financial support serve as educational assistants in the Department. Educational assistants provide instruction in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory courses and assist in teaching the Department's courses in the professional pharmacy curriculum. Senior graduate students are given the opportunity to serve as Head EA for a semester. The Department believes that teaching experience is an integral part of graduate student training and development.
How if Necessary to Apply: http://www.umt.edu/finaid/
Last revised March 2006
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