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To meet the requirements for the Master's degree in Neurobiology and Physiology, students must successfully complete both didactic coursework and independent research requirements.

Coursework:
Students are required to complete a total of nine credits to satisfy the coursework requirements. Five of these credits are acheived through core courses and electives. The remaining four credits are satisfied via credit for the student's independent research project.

A detailed listing of courses, along with course descriptions can be found in the courses link.

Research:
At the beginning of the program each student selects a research adviser whose scientific interests match his or her own. Research takes the form of an independent laboratory project, completed in approximately 3-4 quarters of study.

Each student is required to present the results of his or her research in the form of a written thesis to a faculty committee. A thesis presentation to the committee and oral examination are also required.

Students should be on track to defend their thesis in May and receive their degree in June. In certain cases, students can defend their thesis in early summer and receive their degrees in December.

Forms:
Student/Advisor Agreement form (pdf)
First Thesis Committee Meeting form (pdf)
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