First Year
FALL
- NS200 Introduction to Neuroscience. Essential Concepts & Methods
- NS201A Basic Concepts in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- NS215 Lab Rotation (Note: A total of 3 lab rotations (2 for MSTP students) must be completed in the first year.
Other Activities:
- Weekly RIPS
- Formal Seminars
- Faculty/1st Year Dinners
- Meet with your faculty advisor
WINTER
- NS201B Basic Concepts for Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience
- NS215 Lab Rotation
Other Activities:
- Weekly RIPS
- Formal Seminars
- Meet with your faculty advisor
SPRING
- NS201C Introduction to Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience
- (optional): NS219 Topics in Basic or Translational Neuroscience (Mini Courses)
- NS215 Lab Rotation
- Grad 214 Ethics and the Responsible Conduct of Research (View course description)
Other Activities:
- Weekly RIPS
- Formal Seminars
- Meet with your faculty advisor
At the end of spring quarter (June), first year students join a thesis lab. If needed, students may do a 4th rotation starting in June
Second Year
FALL
- NS250 Dissertation Research
- NS219 Scientific Writing (apply for NSF)
- NS219 Experimental Design
Neuroscience Advanced Courses. Note: A total of 4 advanced courses are required before graduating (3 for MSTP students). Mini-courses and NS221, Current Topics in NS (taken in year 3), count toward advanced course requirement.
Other Activities:
- Weekly RIPS
- Formal Seminars
- Meet with your faculty advisor
WINTER
- NS250 Dissertation Research
- Neuroscience Advanced Courses
Other Activities:
- Weekly RIPS
- Formal Seminars
- Meet with your faculty advisor
SPRING
- NS250 Dissertation Research
- Teaching Assistantship, School of Dentistry
- Neuroscience Advanced Courses
Other Activities:
- Weekly RIPS
- Formal Seminars
- Meet with your faculty advisor
By September 30 (beginning of the 3rd year), students will take the qualifying exam and apply to advance to candidacy.
Third Year
FALL
- NS250 Dissertation Research
- NS221 Current Topics in Neuroscience (fall, winter and spring quarter)
- Neuroscience Advanced Courses
Other Activities: Weekly RIPS and Formal Seminars
WINTER
- NS250 Dissertation Research
- NS221 Current Topics in Neuroscience (fall, winter and spring quarter)
- Neuroscience Advanced Courses
Other Activities: Weekly RIPS and Formal Seminars
SPRING
- NS250 Dissertation Research
- NS221 Current Topics in Neuroscience (fall, winter and spring quarter)
- Neuroscience Advanced Courses
Other Activities: Weekly RIPS and Formal Seminars
By April 30th of year 3, students must have met with their thesis committee.
Fourth Year Until Graduation
- NS250 Dissertation Research (fall, winter, spring quarters)
- Neuroscience Advanced Courses
Other Activities: Weekly RIPS and Formal Seminars
By June 30 annually, students must meet with their thesis committees.