Contact:
Mark J. Zoran, Ph.D.
Chair, Faculty of Neuroscience
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department of Biology/Zoology
MS3258 TAMU
College Station, TX 77483-3258
Telephone: (979) 845-8099
FAX: (979) 845-2891
E-Mail:
zoran@mail.bio.tamu.edu
WWW: http://neuro.tamu.edu
Other Degrees Offered in the Program: M.S., M.D.-Ph.D.
Program Established: 1992
Number of Faculty: 65
Number of Students: 50
U.S. Citizens: 83%
Female: 55%
U.S. Underrepresented Minorities: 10%
Native American: 2%
African American/Black (Not of Hispanic Origin): 2%
Hispanic: 6%
Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years:
30
Number of Faculty Who Have Supervised Graduate Student Theses Projects in Their
Labs in the Last Five Years: 55
Average Number of Years to Complete the Program:
5
Program Description: The Interdisciplinary Faculty of Neuroscience has been in existence since 1992 and recognized by Texas A&M University (TAMU) and Texas A&M University System Health Science Center (HSC) as an official interdisciplinary faculty since 2001. Over the years, the Interdisciplinary Faculty of Neuroscience has been supported financially from the Office of the Vice President for Research, the College of Science, the College of Medicine, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the College of Liberal Arts. The Faculty is currently comprised of 58 members representing 12 departments across the campuses of Texas A&M University System. Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center (collectively called TAMU/HSC) have a significant neuroscience presence in terms of faculty and research; however, there is no graduate program in the neurosciences. This proposal is for the Faculty of Neuroscience to administer an Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience and to offer Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science degrees in Neuroscience jointly from Texas A&M University and The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
Admission Requirements: Prospective students may apply to the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience through either the TAMU Office of Graduate Studies or the HSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. All student applicants will be expected to meet all the requirements for admission to graduate studies at TAMU/HSC. The overall admission criteria for the TAMU/HSC are based on the entire record of the applicant and the availability of space and resources within the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience and participating Colleges and Departments.
How and Where to Apply: Prospective students may apply to the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience through either the TAMU Office of Graduate Studies or the HSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Annual Tuition and Fees: $4,996.50
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: $500-$800 for off-campus housing; $349-$529 for University owned apartments for married students.
Day-Care Facilities Available and Costs Per Month: Available upon request.
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: Currently all graduate student stipends/assistantships are provided by participating departments. Please contact the Interdisciplinary Faculty of Neuroscience for contact information for participating departments.
How to Apply for Financial Assistance: Please contact the Interdisciplinary Faculty of Neuroscience for contact information for participating departments.
Last revised July 2006
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