Neuroscience
One of the most exciting and dynamic fields of modern science worldwide is Neuroscience, the study of how the nervous system is organized and how it functions. The field of Neuroscience encompasses many disciplines, including biology, biochemistry, computer sciences, electrical engineering (neural modeling of neural networks and biomedical instrumentation), neurology, neurosurgery, pharmacology, physics, physiology, psychology, psychiatry and radiology. Neuroscientists have advanced our understanding of nervous system development, neural function, injuries of the nervous system and disease processes. At MU, neuroscientists investigate the molecular and cellular organization of the nervous system, the structure and function of neural systems (including vision and hearing), behaviors generated by the nervous system, and neurological diseases and disorders.
Degrees Offered
Neuroscience, Graduate Certificate
On Campus
Officially approved as:
Stand Alone: No
Degree Dependent: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: The purpose of this certificate is to provide formal recognition to post baccalaureate students who are taking neuroscience courses and conducting research in neuroscience laboratories. This stand-alone certificate would allow post-baccalaureate students to have a specific, formal indication of their advanced studies and would be very beneficial to students who are considering applying to graduate degree programs or health sciences programs, such as medical or dental school.
Application Process: Please contact the Director of the INP once you are officially enrolled at MU.
Certificate website:
https://neuroscience.missouri.edu/graduate-studies/program-of-study/
For information about certificate, contact:
Dr. Kevin Gillis
Email: GillisK@missouri.edu
Phone: (573) 884-8805
Address: 222 B Dalton Cardio Res Ctr, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO 65211
Neuroscience, Master of Science
On Campus
Admission Criteria
Fall deadline: December 15
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
Minimum English Proficiency Requirements
| Test Type | Total Score | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Writing |
| TOEFL Internet-based | 100 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| TOEFL Paper-based | 600 | 52 | 52 | N/A | 52 |
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Minimum GRE Scores
| Test Type | Verbal+Quantitative |
| GRE | 308 |
Neuroscience comprises a united field that integrates across many disciplines, and students from a variety of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply to the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program (INP). U.S. residents and international applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Neuroscience Program
- Neuroscience program application (built into the Graduate School online application)
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- Writing sample (optional)
- Previous research experience form (if applicable)
- GRE scores
- TOEFL (if applicable)
Neuroscience, Doctor of Philosophy
On Campus
Admission Criteria
Fall deadline: December 15
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
Minimum English Proficiency Requirements
| Test Type | Total Score | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Writing |
| TOEFL Internet-based | 100 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| TOEFL Paper-based | 600 | 52 | 52 | N/A | 52 |
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Minimum GRE Scores
| Test Type | Verbal+Quantitative |
| GRE | 308 |
Neuroscience comprises a united field that integrates across many disciplines, and students from a variety of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply to the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program (INP). U.S. residents and international applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Neuroscience Program
- Neuroscience program application (built into the Graduate School online application)
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- Writing sample (optional)
- Previous research experience form (if applicable)
- GRE scores
- TOEFL (if applicable)