Students whose interests are in Neuroscience may specialize in these areas while obtaining a degree in Physiology and Biophysics, or they may obtain a degree in Neuroscience through an interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program. D. degree program . In their second year, Ph.D. students choose among a variety of elective courses including neuronal development and advanced molecular biology. During this time students become acquainted with the faculty members and their research, and then choose several laboratories in which to do brief, introductory research projects. After the student's selection of a faculty mentor the main emphasis of training shifts to the design and proposal of a dissertation research project, and, with its approval, laboratory research.
Students report periodically on their research in discussions with other students and the faculty.
The Department has an active visiting speaker seminar program. Scientists of international reputation are invited to present their research findings to the Department. These visiting speakers usually spend a day participating in informal discussions, including a meeting with the graduate students. Visiting speaker programs open to students are also available through other departments. List of invited scheduled during the last academic year.