Contact:
Lynne Kiorpes PH.D.
4 Washington Place, room 809
New York, NY 10003
Telephone: (212) 998-7780
FAX: (212) 995-4011
E-Mail:
cns@cns.nyu.edu
WWW: http://www.cns.nyu.edu
Other Degrees Offered in the Program: Undergraduate Major
Program Established: 1990
Number of Faculty: 25
Number of Students: 41
U.S. Citizens: 83.3%
Female: 43.3%
U.S. Underrepresented Minorities: 13.3%
Program Description: The Center for Neural Science offers research training leading to the Ph.D. degree. The training program, which emphasizes systems and integrative approaches, is designed to prepare students to carry out independent research in neuroscience using the wide array of modern experimental and theoretical techniques available to investigate neural function.
First-year students take a Core Curriculum that includes proseminar and laboratory courses taught by a team of Center faculty, which provide in-depth treatment of all major areas in neuroscience. The proseminar meets twice a week for two-hour lectures and once a week for a one-hour research colloquium. The laboratory component includes hands-on experience with a variety of modern neurobiological methods in a weekly six-hour instructional laboratory; in addition, two rotations in faculty laboratories allow students to gain experience in the variety of research topics and methods used in the Center, and investigate possible laboratories for thesis work. An advisor and two other members of the faculty guide the student in selection of courses and laboratory rotations.
After completing the Core Curriculum, each student's program is individually tailored to take maximum advantage of course offerings in areas relevant to the student's area of interest. Offerings in Neural Science, and in Basic Medical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology provide a rich and advanced curriculum in all areas of neuroscience and its cognate sciences. In addition, faculty of the Center offer advanced seminars in areas of their own research. It is expected that students will complete the doctoral program within four or five years.
Because the Doctoral Program in Neural Science is designed primarily to provide research training at the highest level, it places particular emphasis on engaging students in research throughout their tenure in the program. At the end of the first year, students have usually selected an area and laboratory in which they wish to pursue their dissertation research. The conduct of students' research is overseen by a three-member faculty committee, including the research advisor. This committee, supplemented by two outside members, normally becomes the examining committee for the doctoral dissertation.
Admission Requirements: Admission is limited to qualified students, as documented by high scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), superior undergraduate grades, and excellent letters of recommendation. Students seeking admission should have a strong background in one or more of the academic areas involved in neuroscience, such as biology, experimental psychology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering science. Students with foreign qualifications must demonstrate their command of written and spoken English before admission to the Center. Qualified women and minority students are especially encouraged to apply.
How or Where to Apply:
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Graduate School of Arts and Science
New York University
P.O. Box 907, Cooper Station
New York, NY 10003
(212) 998-8050
Annual Tuition and Fees: Tuition costs are remitted for full-time students in the doctoral program.
Housing Availability and Costs Per Month: Accommodations for qualified students are available in three residence halls. These include 1- or 2-person studio apartments, private rooms with shared kitchens, and common areas in two- and three-bedroom apartments. Rents range from $786 to $1093 per month. In addition, the graduate school's referral service lists a wide variety of off-campus housing at all price ranges in the vicinity of the University.
Stipends/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: Financial support is provided for all students in the doctoral program through University fellowships, training grants, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships. Support beyond five years usually is available only through research grants or individual fellowship awards. The annual stipend for 2005-2006 is $27,500. No separate application for financial aid is necessary. All students who are accepted for admission to doctoral study receive stipends and tuition remission.
Last revised
October, 2005
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