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Department of Neuroscience College of Medicine

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Why choose the University of Florida for your Neuroscience Degree?

Whether it’s our multiple program options that offer flexibility that fits your life, competitive stipends and unique funding opportunities to support your professional development, accomplished faculty offering mentorship across a variety of subfields in neuroscience, access to state-of-the-art labs and the latest technologies, or our collaborative and collegial environment—there’s really ONLY ONE REASON to choose the University of Florida. Because you want the best.

Academic Programs

National Leaders in Neuroscience Research

6 Ranked U.S. Top 10 Public Universities

50 Years of Academic Excellence in Neuroscience

$15+ Million Total Active Grants

3 Ranked U.S. Neuroscience Top 5 NIH Funding

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Important Dates

  • October 9-10 Homecoming- Holiday
  • November 11 Veterans Day- Holiday
  • Nov. 16- Dec. 4 Faculty Course Evaluation Period
  • November 23-28 Thanksgiving Break
  • December 2 Classes End
  • December 3-4 Reading Days
  • December 5-11 Final Exams
  • December 11-12 Commencement
  • December 16 Final Grades Available
  • December 25- January 1 University Closed

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ACADEMICS

Study hard. Study here.

Our trainees conduct research on some of the most challenging and urgent questions within the neuroscience field today. Our students regularly publish in top journals and are supported by numerous specialized training (T32) grants from the National Institutes of Health. Moreover, many of our students receive individual NIH training fellowships and other national awards, metrics of their national competitiveness and preparedness for research careers. In addition to research-intensive training programs, our department offers an online graduate certificate and master’s programs for those interested in an in-depth exploration of the brain for professional or academic development.

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In the News

News In Brief

  1. Welcome Dr. David Baekey, new instructional assistant professor
  2. Welcome Dr. Zachary Strickland, new instructional assistant professor
  3. NCF SfN 2026-27 election results
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DEPARTMENT Events

Seminar announcement for Jonathan Chow, PhD, on nucleus accumbens dopamine dynamics in rats, Sept 17th, 12:00 PM.

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