Neurosciences

Mailing Address:
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Neurosciences Specialization
651 Ilalo St
BSB 222
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808) 692-1514
Web: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/neurosciences/

UH Catalog:
List of Faculty, Program Overview, Degree Requirements
Courses Offered

Application Deadlines

Individual graduate programs may have priority consideration deadlines. Applicants are advised to contact the graduate programs for such dates. Any available funding support is limited and often awarded well in advance of the application deadlines.

Applicants who apply after the application deadlines MUST consult with the graduate programs before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable and may not be used for an application submitted at a later date.

Admissions Requirements

To Apply

Submit a Graduate Division online application.

Applicants need to meet:

1. Graduate Division admissions standards and documentation requirements.
2. Program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements (refer to links below).

Neurosciences is implemented as an interdisciplinary specialization of participating graduate programs. You must apply to a program with Neurosciences Specialization before being considered for admission in the Neurosciences Specialization. Current participating graduate program is Cell and Molecular Biology

Standardized Exams

Refer to program specific admissions criteria and document requirements to determine if the GRE or another standardized exam is required by the graduate program. Official GRE scores must be sent directly to Graduate Division Student Services. All other scores are to be sent to the graduate program.

TOEFL or IELTS is required of most applicants who are non-native speakers of English. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be sent directly to Graduate Division Student Services. Minimum scores vary for each graduate program.

Program Overview

At the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, the specialization in neurosciences is an interdisciplinary program that brings together faculty members from participating graduate programs (See Admissions Requirements above) to provide the training students need to contribute effectively to this field. Contact the graduate chair for further information.

Courses

Students who specialize in neurosciences take courses from departments that participate in the program. To view a listing of courses offered, visit www.catalog.hawaii.edu/courses/description-index.htm.

Degree Requirements

All graduate students at UH Mānoa need to meet degree requirements set by the Graduate Division and their graduate programs. For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree Requirements. Below is an overview of the degree requirements for this graduate program.

Students are required to complete the degree requirements for their chosen graduate program, as well as additional requirements specific to neurosciences. Contact the graduate chair for information.