We are a highly interactive and exciting Neuroscience community that offers training towards a Ph.D. or M.S. degree in many areas of neuroscience. The Neuroscience graduate program is a multidisciplinary program with over 60 faculty and courses from many campus units, including the Colleges of Liberal Arts, Science, and Engineering, and the School of Medicine. Study programs lead to the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degree. The program provides training in the core foundations of neuroscience, ranging from cellular mechanisms to cognition and behavior, with a wide range of options for advanced training and specialization within specific subdisciplines. Students develop their critical thinking and research skills in preparation for a wide range of possible career avenues, either in academia or the public or private sectors.<br><br>The program trains students to possess three key abilities:<br> A comprehensive understanding and ability to critically evaluate current knowledge and theories in neuroscience<br> Research skills to effectively identify, design and conduct independent research in the field<br> Enhanced professional development skills in areas including communication, teaching, grant writing and ethics<br>The program is designed to provide training in fundamental concepts and methods in modern neuroscience, and emphasize interdisciplinary and integrative approaches which are seen as central to major advances in the field. The program also emphasizes the development of research skills that will position students to be competitive in academic and research-oriented careers. Student learning outcomes include:<br>comprehensive understanding and ability to critically evaluate current knowledge and theories in neuroscience;<br>research skills to effectively identify, design and carry out independent research;<br>professional development including communication and teaching, grant-writing, and ethics.