Contact:
Raymond Papka, Ph.D.
Department of Neurobiology
4209 State Route 44
P.O. Box 95
Rootstown, OH 44272-0095
Telephone: (330) 325-6636
Fax: (330) 325-5916
E-Mail: rpapka@neoucom.edu
Year Established: 1977
Total Number of Faculty: 23
Total Number of Students: 18
US Citizens: 70%
Female: 50%
Total Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years:
15
Average Number of Years to Complete the Program: 5
Program Description: The Neuroscience Graduate Program is a multidisciplinary PhD program composed of faculty drawn from the campuses of Kent State University and Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. The course of study involves a Core of interdisciplinary courses covering the anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the nervous system. Core coursework is complemented by additional specialized courses/seminars, usually finished within two to three years. The remainder of the five-year program consists of intensive research conducted in the laboratory of the student's advisor. After completing Core classes, students must pass a comprehensive Candidacy Examination, submit an approved Dissertation Prospectus, and write and defend a Doctoral Dissertation based on original research. A faculty Guidance Committee oversees the student's progress and tailors the course of study to the student's interests/needs. The choice of advisor is flexible; some applicants make this decision at the time of application, while others may prefer to wait until they have completed one or two semesters of study.
Admission Requirements: Students apply for admission to the Neuroscience Graduate Program (one of several programs in the School of Biomedical Sciences) through the Kent State Graduate College. The following must be submitted: transcripts, GRE scores, three letters of reference, a statement of your reasons for seeking a PhD in neuroscience. A recommendation for admission will be based on a minimum 3.0 GPA and coursework adequate to perform graduate work in the neurosciences (usually chemistry, physics, math, biology and psychology).
Annual Tuition and Fees Costs: In 1994-95, full-time tuition and fees for graduate students who are state residents are $2,175 per semester. Out-of-state students are assessed an additional $2,042 per semester.
Housing Availability and Costs: Rooms in the graduate dormitory are $1,206-1,405 per semester; married student apartments may be rented for $380-$403 per month. Dormitory cafeterias are available for the use of all University students at a reasonable cost. Information concerning off-campus housing may be obtained from the the University Housing Office. The quality and cost of such housing vary widely. However, the cost of living is generally quite low compared to other regions of the country.
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: Most students are supported by graduate appointments, which cover tuition/fees and a stipend for a period up to five years. Offers of financial support are made separate from offers of admission. The current level of stipend support for incoming and masters-level students is $8500 ($10,000 for doctoral students) for nine months. In most cases, this stipend is supplemented by summer awards, which include paid tuition and fees and stipends of $2833 ($3333 for doctoral students).
Last revised February 2004
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