Fairfield University
Neuroscience Program
Contact:
John McCarthy, Ph.D.
Fairfield University
N. Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06430-5195
Telephone: (203) 254-4000 ext. 2232
FAX: (203) 254-4122
E-mail: jmccarthy@fair1.fairfield.edu
WWW: http://www.fairfield.edu
Year Established: 1996
Other Degrees Available: Major in Neuroscience, Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience, Biology with a minor in Neuroscience
Total Number of Faculty in Neuroscience Area:
2
Total Number of Enrolled Students: 3080
US Citizens: 98%
Female: 52%
US Under-Represented Minorities: 10%
Native Americans: Indian, Hawaiian, Alaskan or Pacific Islander: 3%
African American/Black (not of Hispanic origin): 3%
Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4%
Total Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years:
5
Average Number of Years to Complete the Program: 4
Program Description: The program in Neuroscience, leading to a BS degree, combines course work primarily from Biology and Psychology. Besides the standard science requirements (General Biology, Inorganic & Organic Chemistry, Calculus, Physics, Statistics, Intro to Neuroscience, Biological Bases of Behavior and Independent Research), there are two tracks; a) Cellular/Molecular Neuroscience requiring Cell Biology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Genetics (Molecular) and Molecular Biology; b) Behavioral Neuroscience requiring any four courses from Psychobiology Lab, Experimental Psychology Laboratory, Learning and Conditioning, Drugs and Behavior, Sensation and Perception, or Cognitive Psychology. Students are encouraged to begin their research early in brain-behavior relationships and/or the electrophysiology of invertebrate neurons.
Admission Requirements: Early Decision Program available: Deadline: December 1; Regular Decision Program: Deadline: February 1
How, or Where to Apply: Office of Admissions, Fairfield University, North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06430-5195
Annual Tuition and Fees Costs: $18, 310
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: $7,024
Day-Care Facilities Availability and Costs Per Month: N/A
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance:
Merit Based:
University Fellows Scholarships: $10,000/yr., plus a computer and $1,000 for research
Presidential Scholarships: $8,500/yr., plus $500 for research
Dean's Scholarships: $6,000/yr.
Need Based:
Standard financial aid procedures.
How if Necessary to Apply:
Financial Aid Office
Fairfield University
North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06430-5195
Application deadline: February 15.
Last revised November 11, 1999
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