Course Schedule
The following is an example of the IPN course schedule. Students typically complete the program in 5 years. Students are expected to attend the Seminar and Journal Club and the Student Seminar Series during the Fall and Spring semesters. Students have the flexibility to tailor the training towards their interests.
M.D.-Ph.D. students should consult the M.D./Ph.D. Course Schedule.
Year 1
Summer 1
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| NSCI 8001: Experiences in Neuroscience | 0 (Pass/Fail) |
| NSCI 9985: NSCI Lab Rotation – Summer | 0 (Pass/Fail) |
| 0 Credits |
- Register for all Fall Courses and 2nd Rotation before July 1st for Health Insurance purposes
- Review the BGE New Student Checklist
- Attend the mandatory IPN and Biomedical Graduate Education Summer Orientation
- Review the requirements and expectations of Lab Rotations
Fall 1
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| NSCI 5002: Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience | 6 |
| NSCI 5001: Neuroscience Survey I | 2 |
| NSCI 5003: Critical Readings I | 1 |
| NSCI 5004: Neurobiology of Disease | 2 |
| NSCI 9986: NSCI Lab Rotation – Fall | 0 (Pass/Fail) |
| 11 Credits |
- Send a Post-Rotation Form to the head of the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) for 1st rotation
- Give Student Seminar Series talk at Fall Retreat
- Register for Spring Courses and 3rd Rotation
Spring 1
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| NSCI 5005: Systems & Cognitive Neuroscience | 6 |
| NSCI 5006: Critical Readings II | 1 |
| NSCI 5007: Survey Skills & Ethics for Science | 2 |
| NSCI 5008: Organization of the Nervous System | 2 |
| NSCI 9987: NSCI Lab Rotation – Spring | 0 (Pass/Fail) |
| 11 Credits |
- Send a Post-Rotation Form to the head of the SAC for 2nd rotation
- Give Student Seminar Series talk about 2nd Rotation
- Register for Summer 2 and decide on taking the 4th Rotation or choosing a thesis lab
- Register for Fall 2 Electives
- Take the Written Comprehensive Exam before the end of Year 1
Year 2
Summer 2
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| NSCI 9999-61: Thesis Research OR NSCI 9985: NSCI Lab Rotation – Summer | 0 OR 0 (Pass/Fail) |
| 0 Credits |
- Send a Post-Rotation Form to the head of the SAC for 3rd Rotation
- Give Student Seminar Series for 3rd Rotation in the Summer
- Begin writing a grant proposal (i.e., NRSA, foundation)
- Register for Fall 2 Electives
Fall 2
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| NSCI 5009: Practical Data Analysis & Experimental Design | 1.5 |
| Elective(s) up to a total of 4.5 credits | 4.5 |
| NSCI 9999-03: Thesis Research Students with less than 9 credits of coursework, must register for NSCI-9999 Section 03 to maintain full-time status. | 0 |
| 6 Credits |
Spring 2
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Elective(s) up to a total of 6 credits | 6 |
| NSCI 9999-03: Thesis Research Students with less than 9 credits of coursework, must register for NSCI-9999 Section 03 to maintain full-time status. | 0 |
| 6 Credits |
- Continue thesis research [register for NSCI 9999-01; if not taking any electives and are only in research]
- Choose Oral Committee and schedule Oral Exam
- Register for Summer 3 Thesis Research
Year 3
Summer 3
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| NSCI 9999-61: Thesis Research | 0 (Pass/Fail) |
| 0 Credits |
- Organize thesis committee and get SAC Approval by August
- Register for Fall 3 Thesis Research
Fall 3
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| NSCI 9999-01: Thesis Research After Fall 3, you will be automatically registered for Thesis Research (NSCI 9999-01) courses. | 0 (Pass/Fail) |
| 0 Credits |
- Full-time Thesis Research [register for NSCI 9999-01]
- Give Annual Student Seminar Talk
- Set up the 1st meeting with the thesis committee and bring the completed GSAS Thesis Proposal form for approval
Years 4-5
- Full-time Thesis Research [NSCI 9999-01]
- Meeting with the thesis committee
- Expect to submit your first manuscript before the end of your 4th year
- Completion of Degree
- Graduation and Commencement