Neuroscience M.S.
The Neuroscience M.S. program curriculum is flexible and coursework and a research thesis are intended to be completed in two years.
The University of Montana Neuroscience Program also offers a combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree pathway with an emphasis on Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience. This five-year accelerated program is specifically designed for students who have demonstrated academic excellence and are deeply interested in pursuing intensive research training in preparation for graduate/professional schools or who wish to enter the biomedical/biotech sector with advanced standing. The first 3 years of study are aligned with the existing Cellular & Molecular concentration of the B.S. in Neuroscience. Some students in the Cognitive & Behavioral concentration may also be eligible depending upon their course selections. In their 4th year, students will take graduate neuroscience courses and complete their B.S. degree. This will allow students to enter the Neuroscience graduate program with advanced standing and, pending completion and defense of an M.S. thesis project, earn a B.S. and an M.S. in 5 years.
See the Neuroscience website for additional information.
General Graduate Program Requirements
Graduate School policies and standards can be found on the Graduate School Policies page.
The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing.
The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any master’s or doctoral requirement is C. The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward a certificate program is B-. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
Master of Science - Neuroscience
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Complete all of the folllowing courses: | ||
| NEUR 582 | Research Seminar Neuroscience (Data Club) 1 | 1 |
| NEUR 590 | Graduate Research 2 | 10 |
| NEUR 594 | Seminar 1 | 2 |
| NEUR 661 | Neuroscience I | 4 |
| NEUR 667 | Topics in Neurobiology (Journal Club) | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete at least 12 elective credits. Suggested elective courses include: | 12 | |
| Advanced Biochemistry I | ||
| Advanced Biochemistry II | ||
| Proteins and Enzymes | ||
| Cell Organization & Mechanisms | ||
| Advanced Cellular & Molecular Biology | ||
| Biomedical Research Ethics | ||
| Biomedical Statistics | ||
| Molecular Pharmacology | ||
| Neuropharmacology | ||
| Systems Neuroscience of Behavior and Cognition | ||
| Neurolinguistics | ||
| Neurolinguistics | ||
| Neuropharmacology | ||
| Topics in Neurobiology | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Students may only take 1 credit per semester.
- 2
A minimum of 10 research credits is required for the Neuroscience M.S. degree.