Prerequisites of the Program

To be considered for admission to the Neuroscience and Behavior (NSB) program, applicants should demonstrate substantial undergraduate training in the biological and physical sciences. Successful applicants usually have their undergraduate degree in a biological/life-science discipline (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Behavioral Neuroscience, Physiological Psychology, Molecular Biology).  Students with degrees in other fields (Computer Science, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering) are also considered for admission.  Undergraduate coursework of applicants should normally include several semesters of Biological Science, Organic Chemistry and/or Biochemistry, two semesters of Advanced Mathematics (through Calculus), one semester of Statistics and at least two courses in Neurobiology, Behavioral Neuroscience or Physiological Psychology. Students with a Master’s degree in a life-science discipline from another institution, as well as University of Massachusetts graduate students currently enrolled in NSB-participating departments, are also eligible for admission to the program.