The State University of New York at Albany
Departments of Biological and
Biomedical Sciences
Contacts:
Abigail Snyder-Keller
Neuro Track Coordinator
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Wadsworth Center for Labs and Research
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12201
Telephone: (518) 486-2590
FAX: (518) 474-5049
E-Mail: snykell@wadsworth.org
WWW: http://www.wadsworth.org/BMS
John T. Schmidt
Department of Biological Sciences & Neurobiology Resource
Center
University of Albany, SUNY
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany NY 12222
Telephone: (518) 442-4309
FAX: (518) 442-4767
E-Mail: js213@cnsvax.albany.edu
WWW: http://www.albany.edu/biology
Other Degrees Offered in the Program: M.S.
Program Established: 1966 (Biological Sciences); 1985 (Biomedical Sciences)
Number of Faculty: 109
Number of Students: 82
U.S. Citizens: 75%
Female: 45%
U.S. Underrepresented Minorities: 7%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 4%
Hispanic: 2%
Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years:
44
Average Number of Years to Complete the Program: 5
Program Description: The group in Biological Sciences (Main Campus) has strong interests in synaptic plasticity, visual system develoment, growth cone motility and guidance, video imaging and reconstruction, and the neural basis of behavior. Students receive training in and interact extensively with other areas of modern biology represented within the department (molecular, cellular and ecology/evolution). The group in Biomedical Sciences (Wadsworth Labs) has stronger interests in neurological disorders (including genetics), neurotoxicity and neuroplasticity, and neurotransmitter regulation. The members of the two groups share an interest in understanding brain function at the cellular and molecular levels. There is extensive interaction among the faculty and students of the two programs, including several colalborations and an active local Neuroscience chapter. First year students in each program enroll in a core of graduate courses in modern cell-molecular biology and biochemistry, a graduate student seminar in neurobiology and a formal series of lab rotations in neuroscience. Second year students enroll in specialty courses and seminars in neuroscience and begin their thesis research.
Admission Requirements:
There are no absolute minimums for scores, but a good rule of thumb is a GPA of at least 3.0 and GRE socres of at least the 60th percentile. Both departments follow a policy of rolling admissions, so there are no absolute deadlines for consideration, but to be considered for University fellowships, applications should be completed by January 15. Application fee: $50.
How, and Where to Apply: Application materials may be obtained from the addresses given above, and should be submitted to:
Office of Graduate Studies
The University of Albany
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
Annual Tuition and Fees: In-state, $5,100/year or $213/credit; out-of-state, $8,416 or $351/credit. Fees and assessments are $80/year. Tuition scholarships are available for students holding fellowships or assistantships.
Approximate Cost of Living: $10,500/year
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: Dorm rooms are $3,488/year (double occupancy); on-campus appartments are $3,924/year; Apartments are available near campus for about $225-275/person/month for 3 bedroom, 3 person apartments.
Day-Care Facilities Available and Costs Per Month: Two day care centers are on campus with fees on a sliding scale starting at $82/week for all day, 5 days/wk and full time students are given preference for space. There is also a facility at the Empire State Plaza on a sliding scale and private day care.
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: Most entering students are supported on research or teaching assistantships, with summer supplements for a total of $13,300 and $14,000. Minority fellowships are also available as well as Special Fellowships for highly qualified entering students, some paying up to $16,000/year.
How to Apply for Financial Assistance: Part of the normal application process.
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