Contact:
Francis Flynn, Ph.D.
University of Wyoming
Interdisciplinary PhD Programs in Neuroscience
Dept 3166, 1000 E University Avenue
Laramie WY 82071
Telephone: (307) 766-6446
FAX: (307) 766-5625
E-Mail: flynn@uwyo.edu
WWW: http://www.uwyo.edu
Program Established: 1976
Number of Faculty: 10
Number of Students: 5
U.S. Citizens: 90%
Female: 30%
Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years:
4
Average Number of Years to Complete the Program: 5
Program Description: Students in the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience pursue the Ph.D. degree in one of the participating departments: Psychology, Zoology and Physiology, or Molecular Biology. The student must fulfill the requirements for the doctorate degree in the home department and also meet the requirements of the Neuroscience Program. These Program requirements include a 30-hour core curriculum of courses in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, and neurohistology as well as an ongoing topical seminar in neuroscience. The faculty from three departments and the College of Pharmacy, provide research opportunities in a broad range of neuroscience areas, with particular strengths in behavioral neuropharmacology, behavioral and reproductive neuroendocrinology, neuroethology, cognitive neuroscience, and sensory physiology. A particular emphasis of the program is the utilization of novel mammalian and nonmammalian species for neurobiological studies. Faculty and student work employs diverse methodology, including neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, immunohistochemistry, and various behavioral test procedures. A special strength of the program is the degree of faculty commitment to student education and research training. Faculty and research facilities are highly accessible to students and individualized programs of research and study are encouraged. Student-faculty interactions are fostered through the weekly Seminar in Neuroscience. This environment facilitates collaborative interactions between students and diverse faculty for the application of multiple research techniques to a given research problem. Former graduates of the Neuroscience Program have been highly successful in subsequent academic and research careers.
The setting of the University of Wyoming in the central Rocky Mountain region provides a unique combination of an excellent learning atmosphere for 12,000 students (including 3,000 graduate students) from all 50 states and 60 foreign countries, in healthful and beautiful surroundings.
Admission Requirements: Graduate School minimum requirements include:
Individual departments frequently employ somewhat higher standards than those described for the Graduate School.
How, or Where to Apply: Application must be made directly to a participating department: Psychology, Zoology and Physiology, Molecular Biology or College of Pharmacy. Information regarding application procedures can be obtained by contacting the Program Director at the address provided above.
Annual Tuition and Fees Costs: Full time tuition (nine or more credit hours) is $3,116 for residents and $8,200 for nonresidents.
Approximate Cost of Living Per Year: The appropriate costs are from $8,000 to $12,000.
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: The University has excellent resident hall accommodations (single room and board $5,059). There are also new student apartments (1 to 3 bedrooms) on campus (1 bedroom apt. start at $338/month). In the city of Laramie, there are numerous rental properties and more than 500 apartments available for students with families.
Day-Care Facilities Availability and Costs Per Month: Numerous University-affiliated and private day-care facilities are available at varying costs.
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: Most students in the program are supported by research assistantships or graduate teaching assistantships. The financial award depends on the type of assistantship and range from $10,000 to $14,000. These assistantships carry fee remission to the extent of full tuition and fees. Other forms of financial assistance, including fellowships and scholarships, are available through the Graduate School, Student Financial Aid Office and the Minority Affairs Office.
How to Apply for Financial Assistance: The home department to which application is made should be consulted regarding assistantship availability. Addresses of offices to be consulted for other forms of financial aid are available in application-related materials supplied to interested applicants.
Last revised November 2006
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