No GRE Requirement

GRE scores are NOT required for applicants

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Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is December 1st for best consideration with final deadline of January 1st

Complete applications will be reviewed by these dates (completed applications include all required materials).

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Two Step Application Process

  1. You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).
  2. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email instructing you on how to upload your supporting documents and submit letters of recommendation. All supplemental material must be uploaded from your Admissions Profile in MyUI, our online service center for applicants and students. You can only access this AFTER you have submitted your application.

*GRE scores are not required for this program.

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Degree Program Supplemental Materials

  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Statement
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Other Supporting Materials (as applicable)
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Recommendation Letters

The application requirement section of your Profile includes an electronic letter of recommendation feature. 

You will be asked to give the contact information of your recommenders, including their email, on your Admissions Profile. The recommender will then get an email giving them instructions on how to upload the recommendation letter and/or form.

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Send Materials to Admissions

  • A set of your unofficial academic records/transcripts uploaded on your Admissions Profile.
    • If you are admitted, official transcripts will be required before your enrollment. 
    • For international records, all records should bear the original stamp or seal of the institution and the signature of a school official. 
    • Documents not in English must be accompanied by a complete, literal, English translation, certified by the issuing institution.
  • International students may also be required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo scores to comply with the university's English Language Proficiency Requirements
  • Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.
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Offer of Interview Extended

After initial committee review of complete applications (all pieces submitted, including letters of recommendation), select applicants will be contacted by email and invited for an interview in person or virtually depending upon your location.

Questions?

Contact the Neuroscience Program administrative staff