Major: Neuroscience

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Research Areas: Cellular, Molecular & Biomedical Neuroscience; Sensorimotor,
Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience; and Theoretical & Computational Neuroscience

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website:
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A yes answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

Undergraduate GPA of 3.4
Graduate GPA of 3.4 (if applicable)
GRE test scores are optional
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of personal objectives in essay form
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International Students

Undergraduate GPA of 3.4
Graduate GPA of 3.4 (if applicable)
GRE test scores are optional
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of personal objectives in essay form
A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts with a GPA calculation is required; 51勛圖厙 will evaluate the transcripts or it must be done by a NACES member
TOEFL 4.5; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110
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Contact/Information

Linda Petersen, Program Coordinator
51勛圖厙 Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Science Building (SE-43), Room 103A
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.4989
(E) lpetersen@fau.edu ; bieducation@fau.edu
(W) /ibrain/gradneuro/

Application Deadlines

Fall: December 1