Neuroscience

Application Deadline

Spring - November 18
Fall - April 21
Rolling Admission for Fall and Spring

The Center for Developmental Neuroscience and Developmental Disabilities at the College and the New York State Institute for Basic Research on Developmental Disabilities offer a broad interdisciplinary program leading to the Master of Science degree. Courses integrate relevant subject matter in the areas of biology, chemistry, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, and sociology, and students have a unique opportunity to explore both neuroscientific and applied aspects of the normally and abnormally developing brain, as well as recent advances in the cognitive sciences.

The program consists of 36 credits including 30 credits in coursework and six credits of thesis research, an oral preliminary examination, and a thesis defense. A faculty thesis committee will approve the content and style of the Master's thesis. The thesis committee will consist of four members, with at least 2 full-time CSI faculty (including at least one member from the Biology, the Chemistry or the Psychology Department)

Contact Information

Greg Phillips

Program Coordinator

Building 6S, Room 131

Phone: 718.982.3723

Email Greg Phillips

Application & Graduate Catalog

Admission Requirements

Students with bachelor’s degrees in all fields may apply for admission, provided they have taken two semesters of biology (with laboratory), two semesters of psychology, one semester of chemistry, one semester of calculus, and one semester of statistics. Students applying for admission are expected to have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (B) in their undergraduate biology, mathematics, psychology, or other science courses.

If deficiencies are identified during the application process students will be advised to take the appropriate undergraduate course, which will be offered at CSI.

Application Procedures

Graduate Application:

Application

Transcripts:

Request official transcripts from all US institutions attended to be sent to CAS. International Transcripts (For those who studied outside of the U.S.) will need to be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or Education Credential Evaluators (ECE). The evaluation must be sent directly to CAS. There's a link in the Academic History section of the application to order your official evaluation.

Application Fee:

Submit a $75.00 non-refundable application fee. The fee must be paid online via the CAS application system. Applicants who are veterans of the United States Military Service, currently on Active Duty or members of the National Guard or Reserves, may obtain an application fee waiver. Veteran applicants must submit proof of their Veteran/Military status (ie., DD-214, Current Military ID Card, or Deployment or Pre-separation orders). Please send proof to graduateadmissions@csi.cuny.edu. Once we receive your proof, we will issue a fee waiver.

Letters of Recommendation:

Applicants are required to provide three letters of recommendation from instructors or employers.

English Proficiency Examination: The TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE exam is required of students for whom English is a second language.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum required score is 79 (Internet). For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the TOEFL website at www.ets.org. Our institutional code is 2778.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): We will only accept the academic exam scores. The minimum required score is 6.5 (overall band). For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the IELTS website www.ielts.org.
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum required score is 53. For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the PTE website www.pearsonpte.com.
Duolingo English Test: Minimum required score is 100. For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the Duolingo website.