The Ohio State
University
Neuroscience Graduate
Studies Program
Contact:
Keri Bantz
The Ohio State
University
Neuroscience Graduate Studies Program
4066A Graves Hall
333 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Telephone: (614) 292-2379
FAX:
(614) 292-0490
E-mail:
keri.bantz@osumc.edu
WWW:
http://www.ngsp.osu.edu/
Year Established: 1991
Total Number of Faculty: 65
Total Number of
Students: 31
US Citizens:
52%
Female: 78%
Underrepresented Minorities:
3%
Number of Graduates in the Last Five
Years: 16
Number of Faculty that Have Supervised Graduate Students in the
Last Five Years: 12
Average Number of Years to
Complete the Program: 6
Program Description: The emphasis of the Neuroscience Program is on a multidisciplinary approach to neuroscience. Faculty from traditional areas such as neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, neurophysiology, neuropsychology, and others have joined to offer a flexible program with many interdisciplinary opportunities which can be adapted to meet the needs of an individual student. Participating colleges include Biological Sciences, Dentistry, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine. In addition, the Center for Molecular Neurobiology provides a major resource for students interested in molecular neuroscience.
The Program is administered by the Neuroscience Graduate Studies Committee. Although the multi-disciplinary core curriculum of thirty-two quarter hours will be the same for all neuroscience graduate students, each student, in conjunction with his/her adviser, will plan a program of study to emphasize one of the areas within neuroscience (e.g. developmental neurobiology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, psychobiology, or molecular neuroscience).
The curriculum consists of a minimum of 135 hours of credit beyond the bachelor's degree. If a master's degree has been earned by the student, these hours may be applied to the total requirement of 135 and an additional 90 credit hours will be required beyond the master's degree. The Neuroscience Graduate Studies Committee must approve the curriculum planned for each student. There is no foreign language requirement.
Admission Requirements: Requirements for admission to the graduate program in Neuroscience include a bachelor's or master's degree from a recognized college or university, a grade point average of B (3.0) or better, three letters of recommendation, and the GRE General Test. Additional materials required include transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work and a statement of purpose describing background, research interests and goals. Prior laboratory research experience, while not required, is strongly recommended.
How or Where to Apply: Domestic and International applicants may apply via the follwing website: http://gradadmissions.osu.edu.
Annual Tuition and Fees Costs: $9,438 tuition cost for Ohio Residents; $22,791 tuition cost for Non-Residents
Approximate Cost of Living Per Year: Ohio Resident: $22,000; Non-Resident $35,000
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: Graduate dormitories and apartments, apartment complexes privately or corporately owned. Annual apartment costs of $3,600 and upward depending upon location and size.
Day-Care Facilities Available and Costs Per Month: OSU Child care program, monthly costs based on income. Private home daycare, Church and business daycare centers (Monthly costs dependent upon center). (Monthly estimate for one child approximately $400 and upwards.)
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial
Assistance: Students within the program receive waivers for full tuition, most general fees and single student health insurance. Students also receive annual stipend (currently $21,000) in monthly installments, which is subject to federal, state and city taxation.
How to Apply for Financial
Assistance: For graduate applicants, most financial aid is available in the form of University Fellowships and graduate associateships. To apply for Fellowships and associateships, check the appropriate box(es) on the admission application.
Last revised April 2007
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