UF NEUROSCIENCE
Future Neuroscientists Start Here
Ready to take your passion for the brain to the next level? The University of Florida’s neuroscience programs offers unparalleled opportunity to trainat one of the nation’s top institutions. Whether you choose to pursue your PhD, participate in one of our other research-intensive programs, or study online, you'll receive the same world-class education, guided by expert faculty who are dedicated to your success. With cutting-edge research, flexible learning options and a supportive academic community, UF is the perfect place to launch your career in neuroscience. Click the links to learn more about each academic program, fill out an application or contact us with questions. This is your chance to shape the future of brain science, and there’s no better place to do it than at UF!
Academic Programs
Programs
Ph.D. in Neuroscience
The Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Neuroscience is designed with a modernized curriculum that integrates well-rounded core neuroscience coursework and practical experiences, enabling neuroscience trainees to build strong quantitative skills that emphasize experimental design and statistical rigor. We strive to provide a rigorous and supportive environment that offers ample professional development and prepares students for a lifelong career in research science. With numerous advanced training programs funded by the NIH (T32s) in areas such as Alzheimer’s disease and movement disorders, our program offers considerable flexibility for each student to personalize their training experience to accomplish their own career goals.
Programs
Online Master’s in Neuroscience
The Online Graduate Master’s Program in Biomedical Neuroscience is a 30-credit interdisciplinary program that provides strong foundational coursework in neuroscience, including both normal and pathological brain function. In addition to foundational and elective coursework, students learn how to read and understand the latest scientific literature and receive a personalized experience that hones their professional skills.
The goal of the M.S. in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Neuroscience is to provide students with applicable knowledge and essential research skills that can be leveraged toward multiple academic and private sector career path options. Students will take foundational coursework and complete a mentored research thesis. Some students
may develop a passion for their topic of interest and pursue the Ph.D. track in neuroscience.
Programs
Online Graduate Certificate Program
The online Graduate Biomedical Neuroscience Certificate is designed to provide postgraduate students and working professionals with an understanding of normal and pathological brain function. In addition to providing foundational coursework, this 12-credit certificate allows students to personalize their education by selecting from a number of electives, including learning and memory, neuroimaging, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Programs
Postdoctoral Research
The University of Florida is a vibrant training ground for postdoctoral fellows. Affiliations with the McKnight Brain Institute and a range of UF centers provide a strong scientific community and ample opportunity for building essential career skills both in and outside the laboratory.
Recruitment
We also offer undergraduate* and post-bacc** opportunities.
Whether you’re currently pursuing a bachelor degree in psychology, pre-med, or any other major, now is a great time to follow your interest in neuroscience. Additional undergraduate course work can broaden your career prospects or better prepare you for graduate studies in this area.
Programs
**GATORAADE
Gators Advancing Through Opportunities in Research for Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Education is post-baccalaureate study for students who have already received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and want to complete additional college coursework. Interested students typically take undergraduate courses to fulfill requirements for a professional school, teacher certification or prerequisites for graduate study or licensure/certification.
The Summer Neuroscience Internship Program (SNIP) is a full-time, 10-week paid research internship hosted by the UF Department of Neuroscience and the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute. Students receive an immersive research experience with extensive professional development programming aimed at increasing readiness for graduate research degree programs.
Life in Gainesville
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Ready to take your passion for the brain to the next level? The University of Florida’s neuroscience programs offers unparalleled opportunity to trainat one of the nation’s top institutions. Whether you choose to pursue your PhD, participate in one of our other research-intensive programs, or study online, you'll receive the same world-class education, guided by expert faculty who are dedicated to your success. With cutting-edge research, flexible learning options and a supportive academic community, UF is the perfect place to launch your career in neuroscience. Click the links to learn more about each academic program, fill out an application or contact us with questions. This is your chance to shape the future of brain science, and there’s no better place to do it than at UF!
