Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience

Neuroscience uses tools in a wide variety of disciplinespsychology, anatomy, electrophysiology, molecular biology, medicine, pharmacology, and biochemistryto provide critical scientific breakthroughs for the millions of individuals affected by neurologic illnesses.

In the doctor of philosophy (PhD) in neuroscience program, the principal areas of research training include developmental neurobiology, molecular mechanisms of action of drugs of abuse, neural transplant, neurotransmitter systems, and the psychobiology of learning, memory, and communication.

The program begins with interdisciplinary coursework in genes, cells and systems in biomedical sciences, professional development in scientific communication and science careers, and laboratory rotations offered through GW's Integrated Biomedical Sciences program. After the first year of study, students work with their research advisor to complete remaining degree requirements, including the dissertation.

Program faculty are drawn largely from the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, including scientists from Children's Research Institute of Children's National Health System.

Students have access to extensive research facilities and libraries on campus and in the greater Washington, DC area. These include the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, GW's Gelman Library and Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, the Children's Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, and numerous other research institutions.
This is a STEM-designated program.

A bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry, or a related field.,
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended.
Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual score below 6.0, or
- TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based, or
- PTE Academic: 68,