When are applications due to the Online Neuroscience Certificate Program?
- Applications must be complete by June 1 to begin August/Fall.
- Applications submitted after June 1 must be for Fall of the next year.
- Application review can take several weeks to months before final decisions can be sent to applicants. They are reviewed by the Department of Neuroscience Admissions Committee, UF College of Medicine, UF Admissions Office, and UF Graduate School.
Are applications accepted for the Spring or Summer?
- No. Applications are only accepted to begin in the Fall.
Are there course requirements to be admitted?
- You must have completed a BA/BS degree. Strong applicants will have a previous science course background in biology, chemistry, and/or physics.
What is the GPA requirement to be admitted?
- Applicants should have at least a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA.
How long does the program take?
- 3-4 semesters depending on your course load each semester. Some courses require prerequisites that are offered only once per year or only fall/spring.
Are the courses asynchronous?
- Yes, they are asynchronous. All courses have assignments that are due at specific times during the semester. Times are based on Eastern Standard time. Students requesting a Zoom conference will meet with instructors synchronously.
Can courses completed in the Certificate be transferred into the Masters?
- All courses completed with a grade of B or better can be transferred into the online Masters in Neuroscience.
- Some courses completed with a grade of B or better can be transferred into the in-person Masters of Science in Medical Sciences: Neuroscience with the approval your faculty mentor and the Program Director. Transfer of courses will not reduce/substitute lab and other course time required to complete the program.
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You may find the answer to any additional questions on the main program page.
You can also email the Academic Coordinator, Melissa Naidu.