Typical Curriculum

Year 1 – Fall

Principles of Neural Science, Behavior and Brain Pathophysiology (Unit 1, Systems Neurosci; BSR 1706) Biostatistics (BIO6400 or MPH0300)

Responsible Conduct in Research (BSR1003)

Neuroscience Journal Club (Selected Topics in Neuroscience - BSR4701)

Translational Neuroscience Seminar (BSR5701)

Lab Rotation (BSR1006)

Year 1 – Spring 1

Principles of Neural Science, Behavior and Brain Pathophysiology (Unit 2, Cellular/Molecular Neurosci; BSR 1705)

Neuroscience Journal Club (Selected Topics in Neuroscience - BSR4701)

Translational Neuroscience Seminar (BSR 5701)

Rigor and Reproducibility (BSR1022)

Lab Rotation (BSR1007)

Year 1 – Spring 2

Principles of Neural Science, Behavior and Brain Pathophysiology (Unit 3, Behav/Cognitive Neurosci; BSR 1707)

Principles of Neural Science, Behavior and Brain Pathophysiology (Unit 4, Mol Pathogenesis; BSR 1708)

Topics in Clinical Neuroscience (includes direct patient contact; BSR 6705)

Neuroscience Journal Club (Selected Topics in Neuroscience - BSR4701)

Translational Neuroscience Seminar (BSR 5701)

Other Course Requirements

Minimum of two additional advanced electives (1-3 credits each) taken at any time during Years 1-4

Neuroscience Journal Club (Works in Progress): Attendance required for Year 1 and Year 2 students; presentations required for Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4 students. All students should register for JC Years 1-4.

Translational Neuroscience Seminar: All students should register each semester and attend as many seminars as possible.