Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Biomedical Sciences - Neurosciences

The Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences-Neurosciences is an inter-institutional program. Students complete a common set of core courses that cover fundamental principles in neuroscience, from the cellular/molecular to the systems level. Students also complete elective courses tailored to their chosen subdiscipline. Research projects are completed under the guidance of a neuroscience faculty member at Kent State University, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) or the Cleveland Clinic. Areas of research focus in the neurosciences include behavioral neuroscience, sensory neuroscience, developmental neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases. Program Learning Outcomes Graduates of this program will be able to: Publish their research in peer-reviewed journals. Demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate students. Seek employment after graduation in fields that reflect their area of training.