fAU and FAU-MPFI PARTNERED GRADUATE PROGRAMS
International Max Planck Research School for Synapses & Circuits
The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Synapses and Circuits provides innovative and individualized doctoral training in interdisciplinary neuroscience research. The IMPRS for Synapses and Circuits is a partnership between the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and is the only IMPRS program in the United States. The program offers students a world-class, competitive doctoral program while giving them the opportunity to learn, train and work in multiple countries.
- Career development opportunities
- Possibility of lab rotations during the first six months
- Mentoring and guidance by a Thesis Advisory Committee
- A multitude of training opportunities: methods workshops, courses, travel grants, soft skills courses etc.
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Integrative Biology-Neuroscience Ph.D. Program
Integrative Biology is a multidisciplinary doctoral program of the Department of Biological Sciences with the participation of other departments and colleges at Florida Atlantic University. The Integrative Biology-Neuroscience (IBNS) program is a doctoral program with an emphasis in neuroscience. Comprehending the full function of the brain, in health and disease, requires the understanding of sub-cellular processes in single neurons, signal integration by the brain, and cognitive function. The neuroscience faculty in the IBNS program will tackle many of the cutting-edge questions in neuroscience through the integration of multiple disciplines, different model systems, and a broad spectrum of technologies. Faculty will provide the formal course work and the staff of excellent core facilities will provide practical workshops in advanced microscopy methods.
- Work alongside and learn from top research faculty
- Perform research at FAU and Max Planck Florida Institute of Neuroscience
- Access to $20 million state-of-the-art scientific equipment
- Publish in top research journals
- Research funding opportunities
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Biological Sciences Master's Programs
Florida Atlantic University offers multiple master’s degree programs in biology that prepare students for future doctoral programs, health profession programs, teaching, research, or careers in business or government. Students may enroll on a full or part-time basis; all receive guidance from a faculty advisor. Normally, the degree is completed within two years full-time or four years part-time. The Department of Biological Sciences offers master’s degrees in the following areas:
- Biology
- Teaching
- Marine Science
- Environmental Science
- Business Biotechnology
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Neuroscience Graduate Program
The FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute sponsors the Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP) Ph.D. program. Work alongside world-renowned faculty who are utilizing novel techniques to perform cutting-edge research in cellular, molecular, and biomedical neuroscience; sensorimotor, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience; and theoretical and computational neuroscience. At FAU we believe that celebrating and valuing diversity and inclusivity generates innovative education, inspired curricula, high-quality research, effectively problem-solving, and general creativity, by establishing an environment in which all students can achieve their potential.
- Common 1st year curriculum and laboratory rotations
- Seminars from nationally recognized neuroscientists
- Integrated and well-rounded experience for PhD students
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