The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology Master of Science (MS-ANB) is a two-year research-oriented program comprised of approximately one year of graduate coursework and one year of research supervised by a faculty mentor leading to a master’s thesis.

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Curriculum

Students must pass all courses with a grade of B or better and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA to continue in the program. Students who fail to achieve a B will be required to retake that course.

See degree requirements on the VCU Graduate Bulletin

Program requirements

General admission requirements can be found on the VCU Graduate Bulletin's admissions requirements page.

While there are no absolute course requirements for admission, the following are considered necessary to pursue a Master’s degree:

  • Fundamental knowledge of general and organic chemistry and biology
  • Upper-level courses in molecular and cellular biology are desirable
  • Previous research experience or demonstration of a serious interest in a research-oriented career

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For the M.S. Degree:

Kimberle M. Jacobs, PhD

Kimberle M. Jacobs, PhD

Associate Professor

Kimberle M. Jacobs, PhD

Kimberle M. Jacobs, PhD

Associate Professor

Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology

Phone: 804-827-2135

Email: kimberle.jacobs@vcuhealth.org

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