DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Students seeking the
Ph.D. at the University of Chicago must be in full
time residence for at least 16 quarters. During this time, students in
Computational Neuroscience will take the nine required courses in the
Computational
Neuroscience curriculum; complete two
laboratory
rotations; and enroll for at least nine quarters of research. The
required
courses are typically taken in the first two years and arranged into
three
themes.
The neuroscience theme presents the basic concepts and phenomena in
neuroscience.
The mathematics theme presents the quantitative techniques required for
a modern analysis of the nervous system and behavior. The computational
neuroscience theme illustrates how quantitative methodologies are used
to understand neurons and behavior. Students can also take elective
courses in computational neuroscience or related fields. Courses in
engineering applications of
computational
neuroscience are also available through a course
arrangement
with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Illinois Institute
of Technology and may be used as electives.
Students must pass a
preliminary examination with both written and oral
components at the end of their second year. In addition to satisfying
course
requirements, students must write and defend a dissertation based on
original
and publishable research. Students are expected to participate in the
on-going
Computational Neuroscience Seminar series, as well as occasional
workshops,
that are conducted during their stay in the program.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Most students in the
program are pursuing the Ph.D. However, students interested
in obtaining a M.S. are considered on an individual basis. Interested
students
should contact the graduate program administrator at
773-702-6371.
ADMISSION TO GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Admission to the
Committee on Computational Neuroscience is coordinated
through the Neuroscience cluster within
the
Division of Biological Sciences. An application form can be obtained
and
completed on-line at https://grad-application-e.uchicago.edu/intro/bsd/intro1.cfm.
Students preparing an application must submit transcripts of their
undergraduate
or prior graduate work, recent test scores from the general Graduate
Record
Exam (institution code: 1832; subject code: 0299), and three letters of
recommendation. Foreign applicants from non-English speaking nations
must
also submit TOEFL scores with their application materials. Applications
are generally due by December 1 for students beginning their studies in
the following autumn quarter. FINANCIAL AID
Students enrolled in the
Ph.D. program receive financial support in the
form of a stipend and tuition payments as long as they remain in good
standing.
Students are encouraged to apply for individual fellowships from the
National
Science Foundation, or other sources.
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