Graduate study in anatomy and neurobiology is designed to prepare candidates for research careers in academics, industry, and government laboratories. Students should have completed an undergraduate degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering, mathematics, neurosciences, physics, pharmacy or psychology. Some students who have already completed an M.D. or D.M.D. degree may be interested in obtaining specific training in anatomy and neurobiology in order to complete their professional education. For traditional students with only an undergraduate degree, undergraduate courses in organic chemistry, physical chemistry, calculus, physics, and the biological sciences are highly recommended. The program of study is tailored to the individual background and career goals of the student and stresses an interdepartmental approach both in the selection of courses and in the pursuit of research.
Financial aid is available for highly qualified students.
Inquiries regarding admission should be directed to the Director, Integrated Biomedical Sciences Curriculum, University of Kentucky College of Medicine. For information about the Ph.D. program in Anatomy and Neurobiology, please contact the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology.