Neuroscience
A discipline of Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences
The Neuroscience discipline offers training in molecular, cellular, systems, and behavioral brain research; a robust curriculum; and numerous enrichment and professional development opportunities. Students present at scientific meetings, publish in high impact journals, and are competitive for fellowships. There is also an NIH-funded T32 training grant in neuroscience. Our graduates have a strong record of placement in outstanding post-doctoral and other professional positions.
Commitment to Diversity
UT Health San Antonio and the Neuroscience program are committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment, and all qualified students are encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to providing an environment where success in our program will be determined solely by the ability to succeed as a neuroscientist. UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For further information, please visit our EEO/AA office at http://www.uthscsa.edu/eeo/
Program at a glance
Neuroscience is a discipline of the Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree and relevant advance coursework
- GPA no lower than 3.0
- Submit transcripts to Office of the Registrar
Application Deadlines
- Priority January 1
- Final February 1
Stipend
Students receive a stipend of $30,000. Tuition, fees, and basic student health insurance are covered by the program.
Characteristics
Graduation, student, faculty and institutional statistics for the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program.
For information on the Neuroscience Discipline, please contact:
David Morilak, Ph.D., Director
Phone: 210-567-4174
morilak@uthscsa.edu
Melinda Utoft
Neuroscience Discipline Coordinator
Phone: 210-567-4220
utoft@uthscsa.edu
For information on the IBMS Ph.D Program, please contact:
Michael Berton, Ph.D
IBMS Program Director
berton@uthscsa.edu
Donna Navarro, MS
IBMS Assistant Director
navarrod3@uthscsa.edu
"My proposed research specifically interests me in that I can investigate how stress impairs the way you think and how behavioral therapy fixes that, using cutting edge techniques."Elizabeth Fucich, Class of 2017