Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 66 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027; apply before December 2026
- Language: English
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Medford, United States
- Disciplines: Neuroscience
Overview
Curriculum
Our curriculum includes components specifically designed to help students incorporate cutting-edge experimental approaches in their biomedical thesis projects, develop in-depth critical reasoning, hone written and oral communication skills, work effectively in teams, and quantitatively evaluate and analyze data.
We also have a robust seminar program that includes outside speakers, postdoctoral and student presentations and career exploration opportunities. This PhD in Neuroscience is offered at Tufts University.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Graduate Biochemistry
- Graduate Cell Biology
- Applied Ethics for Scientists
- Neuro Research Techniques
- Biomedical Statistics & Computational Biology
- Neuroscience
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE®: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL® iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 68
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
Students seeking admission to the Neuroscience Program must meet the requirements of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. A strong background in cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and cellular neuroscience are also recommended.
- Academic Records
- Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Graduate Record Examination (optional)
- Evidence of English Proficiency for Non-Native Speakers of English (if required)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD; the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 27,472 AUD / year (≈ 19,326 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 27,472 AUD / year (≈ 19,326 USD / year)
- Domestic: 27,472 AUD / year (≈ 19,326 USD / year)
Living costs
Medford, United States: 2,073–4,292 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarship opportunities are available for PhD students in Neuroscience.
