Fall Semester
- Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology (BIOC 503: 5 credits)
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (NEUS 609: 4 credits)
- Faculty Research Seminar (ANAT 690: 1 credit)
Spring Semester
- Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology (BIOC 504: 5 credits)
- Systems Neuroscience (ANAT 610: 4 credits)
- Faculty Research Seminar (ANAT 690: 1 credit)
Summer
- Directed Research (ANAT 697: 1 credit)
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.
Fall Semester
- Scientific Integrity (OVPR 601: 1 credit)
- Faculty Research Seminar (ANAT 690: 1 credit)
- Directed Research (ANAT 697: 6 credits)
- Lab Safety (IBMS 600: 1 credit)
Spring Semester
- Seminar (ANAT 690: 1 credit)
- Directed Research (ANAT 697: 6 credits)
Two years of study are typically necessary to complete the program’s requirements. At the appropriate time in their research, the student will prepare a thesis and schedule a final oral defense of the thesis. The final oral examination (thesis defense) will cover the subject of the candidate’s dissertation and related basic science coursework.
Students must pass all courses with a grade of B or better. Students who fail to achieve a B will be required to re-take that course. The student must maintain a 3.0 overall cumulative grade point average to continue in the Master’s program.
In addition to the general admissions requirement outlined by the VCU Graduate School, successful applicants will typically have the following credentials:
- Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent at the time of enrollment with a minimum overall GPA of 3.2
- Combined GRE scores of at least 300 verbal plus quantitative and 4.0 analytical score. Alternatively, an MCAT score of at least 500 or a DAT score of at least 17.
- TEFL minimum score of 100 (IBT), 250 (CBT) or 600 (PBT), or 6.5 on the IELTS for foreign applicants whose native language is not English
We also require the following supplemental materials:
- A personal statement describing your research experience and interests
- Letters of recommendation from previous supervisors
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records
Program Requirements
In addition to the general admissions requirement outlined by the VCU Graduate School, successful applicants will typically have the following credentials:
- Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent at the time of enrollment with a minimum overall GPA of 3.2
- Combined GRE scores of at least 300 verbal plus quantitative and 4.0 analytical score. Alternatively, an MCAT score of at least 500 or a DAT score of at least 17.
- TEFL minimum score of 100 (IBT), 250 (CBT) or 600 (PBT), or 6.5 on the IELTS for foreign applicants whose native language is not English
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