Major: Neuroscience
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Research Areas: Cellular, Molecular & Biomedical Neuroscience; Sensorimotor,
Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience; and Theoretical & Computational Neuroscience
Important information about applying to Graduate School:
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Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
transcripts, please visit our website: klifr.com/graduate/apply - Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
- Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
- Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
- Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
Admission Requirements
Domestic Students
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.4
• Graduate GPA of 3.4 (if applicable)
• GRE test scores are optional
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• http://rmb.klifr.com/ibrain/gradneuro/apply/
International Students
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.4
• Graduate GPA of 3.4 (if applicable)
• GRE test scores are optional
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts with a GPA calculation is required; FAU will evaluate the transcripts or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 79-80 (IBT); IELTS 6.5; Duolingo 110
• http://rmb.klifr.com/ibrain/gradneuro/apply/
Contact/Information
Linda Petersen, Program Coordinator
FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Science Building (SE-43), Room 103A
Boca Raton Campus Map
(T) 561.297.4989
(E) lpetersen@klifr.com
(Program E) bieducation@klifr.com
(W) http://rmb.klifr.com/ibrain/gradneuro/
Application Deadlines
Domestic Students
Fall: December 1
No Spring semester acceptance
No Summer semester acceptance
International Students
Fall: December 1
No Spring semester acceptance
No Summer semester acceptance