Applying to the Neuroscience Graduate Program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2009-2010 academic year for students planning to pursue a PH.D. degree.  Students are expected to have demonstrated academic excellence in both the classroom and the laboratory and should have an undergraduate background in a neuroscience-related discipline (e.g., biology, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, biological psychology, biomedical engineering). 

Important Neuroscience Application Instructions:

When completing the application, indicate BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BSCI) as the Program of Interest and write NEUROSCIENCE as the Specialization. 

Applications must include the following: 

• Marquette University Graduate School Application for Admission
• Official transcripts of all prior college-level coursework 
• Three letters of recommendation which give evidence of the applicant's scholarly potential 
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the General (Aptitude) Test (Verbal, Quantitaive, Analytical Writing) 
• Test of English as foreign language (TOEFL) scores (for applicants from non-English speaking countries) 
• It is recommended that applications are received by January 15th 
• Statement of professional goals.  In this statement, please empasize what your research goal is and why you have selected Marquette as the institution to whic you are applying.  

  
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All students in the neuroscience specialization are supported by fellowships or teaching assistantships including a full 12-month stipend plus tuition and fees.

Questions 

If you have questions specific to the Neuroscience Specialization in the Biological Sciences Graduate Program, please contact:

Dr. James Buchanan

E-mail: james.buchanan@marquette.edu

Telephone: (414) 288-1482

Application questions, please contact: 
Ms. Gale Luster-Johnson
Telephone: (414) 288-7356
Fax: (414) 288-7357
E-mail: gale.luster-johnson@marquette.edu

For more information, visit Marquette University's Graduate School homepage.