Contact:
John D. Buntin, Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Department of Biological Sciences
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee WI 53201
Telephone: (414) 229-5012 or (414)
229-4903
FAX: (414) 229-3926 or (414) 229-5219
E-Mail: buntin@uwm.edu
WWW: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/neuroscience
Other Degrees Offered in the Program: M.S.
Program Established: 1990
Number of Faculty: 10
Number of Students: 18 Ph.D.; 5 M.S.
U.S. Citizens: 74%
Female: 44%
U.S. Underrepresented Minorities: 35%
Native American: 26%
Black: 4%
Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years: 16
Number of Faculty Supervising Graduate Student Theses: 8
Years to Complete Program: 8
Program Description: Training in Neuroscience at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is provided by ten core faculty members in the departments of Biological Sciences and Psychology and eleven additional program associates representing faculty in Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology. Behavioral neuroscience, neural plasticity, neuroendocrinology, and developmental neurobiology represent areas of research
strength. The research approaches adopted by participating faculty range from molecular genetics to systems-level analysis. Fellowships and research assistantships are available from the UWM Graduate School, from individual departments, and from grant funds. Neuroscience courses are cross-listed across departments and opportunities for interdepartmental interactions are extensive. Research collaborations and course offerings at nearby Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University provide further training
opportunities.
Students receive graduate degrees in the academic department of their major professors, and admission, curriculum and degree requirements vary with the individual departments of participating faculty. Interdisciplinary degree programs specializing in Neuroscience are also possible through participating faculty and the UWM Graduate School.
Admission Requirements: Admission requirements vary between academic departments. Detailed information is available at the program website: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/neuroscience
How and Where to Apply:
Fill out an INQUIRY FORM at: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Grad_Sch/Prospective/inqform.html
APPLY ON LINE or DOWNLOAD A PRINTED APPLICATION FORM FOR MAILING at: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Grad_Sch/Prospective/inqform.html
Annual Tuititon and Fees: Residents: $8518, Non-residents: $22,884
Approximate Cost of Living Per Year: $12,000 per year (housing included)
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: UWM is situated in a residential community with many housing opportunities available close to campus. A one bedroom apartment within walking distance of the campus averages $625/month. An average studio apartment rents for $400-500/month. A new graduate student housing complex will be open in fall 2006, http://www3.uwnt.edu/dept/housing/kenilworth/
Day-Care Facilities Availability and Costs per Month: A professionally staffed daycare facility is available on campus. Charges are based on age of the child. Students receive a discounted rate.
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: Virtually all students have some form of financial assistance. Support is available through research or teaching assistantships, Graduate School scholarships and fellowships, and scholarships administered through individual departments. Health benefits and waivers of non-resident tuition are available to students with appointments of 33% or greater.
How, if Necessary, to Apply: Requests for assistantships and departmental scholarships are part of the normal application process for each department participating in the program. Several full-time research assistantship positions are also available on extramural grants of participating faculty. Applications for Graduate School fellowships and scholarships are available through the UWM Graduate school
(http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Grad_Sch/Prospective/inqform.html)
Last revised April 2006
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