The Anatomy & Neurobiology Master of Science (MS-ANB) has two concentrations. The research concentration 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 and oral defense of that thesis.
The Anatomical Sciences Education concentration of the Masters program is two years of coursework and includes a final capstone project.
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.
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
Rates vary based on student classification and enrollment. Read more about tuition and fees here.
To apply to the VCU Anatomy and Neurobiology Master’s Program, you must complete and submit an electronic application through the university's graduate admissions page. Learn more about the application process here.
Please see the International Students section in the FAQ for information on international student applications.
For the Fall semester, admissions for the VCU Anatomy & Neurobiology Master’s Program opens on November 15th and the deadline for admission is July 30th.
For students who have completed the Premedical Graduate Health Sciences Certificate Program, you may enter in the summer semester. Application for the summer semester opens on November 15th and the deadline for summer admission is April 30th.
No. We do not currently have admission to the Masters program for the Spring semester.
No, they are not required.
The VCU Graduate School requires one original official transcript for application to the program. If the transcript is not in English, an official English translation is also required. Please visit the International Admissions page for more information on what to do with transcripts and documents that are not in English.
The content of recommendation letters is strongly considered by the Graduate Admissions Committee, so recent letters are highly preferred. Please ensure your application includes the three required letters of recommendation.
Typically, candidates are notified within three weeks of submitting a completed application.
Usually two years of study are necessary to complete the requirements. This may be extended in order to complete the research and/or thesis portion of the degree.
You can learn more about tuition, fees, and payment plans through VCU’s Student Accounting website.
Please contact VCU’s Financial Aid Office (MCV Campus) or visit the Financial Aid website for more information.
Currently our program doesn't offer scholarships or assistantships.
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 is preferred
Contact Us
For the M.S. Degree:
Kimberle M. Jacobs, PhD
Associate Professor
Kimberle M. Jacobs, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Neuroscience and Anatomy
Phone: 804-827-2135