Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy
Brainstorm your future
This interdisciplinary program integrates biological, cognitive and computational neuroscience to give you a strong academic foundation and hands-on research experience focused on understanding brain and spinal cord function. You’ll explore the full spectrum of the field, including the biology of the nervous system, the study of cognition and behavior, and the use of mathematics and computer science to model and analyze neural processes.
As a student, you’ll tailor your studies to your interests and career goals by specializing in neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience or computational neuroscience. Offered in collaboration with a nearby partner university, the program gives you access to a wide network of faculty, research facilities and academic resources across both institutions.
View the online neuroscience graduate handbook
Overview
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Application information
Applicants for the M.S. in neuroscience program must meet the following admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5 (TOEFL score of 92 required for teaching fellowship)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: Indicate faculty members you would like to work with in your Statement of Purpose
Program availability
- Semester intake: Fall
- Eligible for international admission
- Deadlines: December 1 for priority consideration
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Biological Sciences department contact:
Diana Mitchell
dmitchell@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact:
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
208-885-4001
Find Department of Biological Sciences faculty advisor contacts.
Costs, funding and research
To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.
For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.
Beginning Fall 2026, Ph.D. students appointed as Teaching Assistants will receive an annual support package that includes:
- Base stipend: $23,368.80 for the 9-month academic year
- In-state tuition: fully covered by the program
- Out-of-state tuition: waived for non-resident students
- Health insurance: fully covered
- Summer support: additional scholarship up to $8,000, depending on funding availability
Recognized STEM Program
This program is recognized as a STEM program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and may be eligible for the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension for international students.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Want to work in a research-intensive field
- Have exceptional analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
- Have a related academic background in biology, psychology or computer/mathematical sciences
Related clubs
- Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA)
- U of I Environmental Club
Career outcomes
Current job openings
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