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Tulane University School Of Medicine
Neuroscience Program
The major goal of the Neuroscience Program is to provide graduate students with broad education in both the theoretical and practical aspects of research in neuroscience. Our students receive a diversified training in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, molecular and cellular neurobiology, and research methods in neuroscience. In addition, the students have the opportunity to obtain experience in teaching and in presenting research results.
 The 4+ 1 Program
The purpose of a 4+1 M.S. Program in Neuroscience is to provide students with training at the graduate level for one additional year beyond the baccalaureate degree. Students accepted to the 4+1 program might follow one of two tracks toward completion of an M.S. in Neuroscience.
For the Thesis Track option (24 credit hours), students will take courses relevant to their interests in neuroscience or related fields and complete an empirical master's thesis under the supervision of an advisor who is a member of the Neuroscience Graduate program. Because completion of an empirical master's thesis normally requires more than one year, students accepted into the 4+1 program must be active in research at the undergraduate level. Each student will be encouraged to develop a master's thesis that is a continuation or extension of his or her undergraduate honors thesis or independent study. The thesis advisor will provide guidance in the selection of courses and in all aspects of the master's thesis. For the Non-Thesis Track option (30 credit hours), students will take courses relevant to their interests in neuroscience or related fields but are not required to complete an empirical master's thesis.
Admissions :- Tulane students working toward the B.S. in Neuroscience or a related major may apply for admission. To be considered for admission, students should submit a Graduate School application form; SAT, ACT, or GRE scores; an official transcript; a letter from a faculty member who is a member of the Graduate Neuroscience Program confirming his or her commitment to advise and supervise the student; and one additional letter of reference written by a full-time member of the Tulane Faculty. Acceptance into the program will be competitive and based on the decision of the 4+1 Neuroscience Program Committee comprised of 7 faculty members of the Neuroscience Graduate Program, including three from each campus. Application can be made anytime prior to the first semester of study.
The Masters of Science Degree in Neuroscience
Tulane University offers a master of science degree in Neuroscience for students with baccalaureate degrees from other institutions. Students in the M.S. program take courses relevant to their interests in Neuroscience and related fields. Completion of an empirical masters thesis under the guidance of an advisor who is a member of the Neuroscience Graduate Faculty is optional. The mission of the M.S. program is to prepare students for admission to doctoral programs in the neuroscience and for admission to medical schools. Completion of the M.S. program does not guarantee acceptance to Tulane's Ph.D. programs or medical school.
Admission Criteria & Curriculum :- Acceptance into the program is competitive and based on the decision of a Steering Committee comprised of faculty members of the Neuroscience Graduate Program. Candidates should exhibit the potential for graduate study. Consistent with the training model for our doctoral students, each M.S. student follows an individualized program of study. Most students concentrate on a specific area of Neuroscience, and their course work reflects that focus. The Thesis Track degree requires 24 credits at the graduate level and the Non-thesis Track degree requires 30 credits at the graduate level. Students pursuing the Thesis Track degree must complete 10 credits of required courses and an additional 14 credits of elective courses selected in consultation with an advisor (see below). In addition to 10 credits of required courses, the Non-Thesis Track degree will include an additional 20 credits of elective courses selected in consultation with an advisor.
Duration of Study :- Students may enter the program during either the fall or spring semester of any academic year. Students who pursue the Non-thesis Track should complete degree requirements within two academic semesters. Students who pursue the Thesis Track require additional semesters and summers to complete an M.S. degree with a full masters thesis. The thesis is an empirical study conducted in the laboratory of a Tulane faculty member who is a member of the Tulane Graduate Neuroscience Faculty. Following its completion, the thesis document is defended before a committee of three faculty members.
Neuroscience Education at Tulane University
Tulane offers an undergraduate major in Neuroscience (B.S.) within the college of Liberal Arts and Sciences that is the fastest growing major on campus. The 4+1 Program in Neuroscience provides Tulane graduates with training for one additional year beyond the baccalaureate degree. The Neuroscience Graduate Program (Ph.D.) is an interdepartmental graduate program at Tulane. The mission of the program is to provide Ph.D. students with a broad education in the theoretical and practical aspects of Neuroscience research and teaching.
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