Anatomy & Neurobiology About Message from the Chair History Giving Jobs Grad Day Contact Us Seminars Anatomy & Neurobiology Seminar Series Progress in Neuroscience Seminar Series People Faculty Members Staff Members Graduate Students Postdoctoral Scholars Education & Training Graduate Program Anatomy Academy Research Research Centers Graduate Program Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology Home Research Anatomy & Neurobiology: Home Anatomy & Neurobiology: Education & Training Anatomy & Neurobiology: Training > Graduate Program Application and Admission The Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology is dedicated to attracting talented and passionate graduate students committed to research and eager to advance the field. Below are details on program requirements, opportunities, resources and important deadlines. Graduate students typically enter the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology through the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program (INP). Application Deadline Early December Prospective students will be invited to visit campus in late January. Admission decisions are sent out throughout February and March, and enrollment must be decided by April 15th. Program Requirements All enrolled students must attend at least 80% of the department’s seminars, including Journal Club, PiN (Progress in Neurobiology) talks and Epicenter talks. In addition to attendance, students must also fulfill the following requirements for each program year: Year 1 Participate in and complete all Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program (INP) or Medical Science Training Program (MSTP) required coursework. Select a thesis advisor. Year 2 Begin thesis research Participate in ANATOMY 227: Current Topics in Neuroscience (Journal Club) Participate and present in Progress in Neurobiology (PiN) seminars Attend and participate in A&N Grad Day Attend and participate in A&N seminars Conduct annual IDP evaluation with your advisor Select a pre-advancement faculty advisory committee Hold first committee meeting with your committee Year 3 Continue thesis research Participate in ANATOMY 227: Current Topics in Neuroscience (Journal Club) Participate and present in Progress in Neurobiology (PiN) seminars Participate in A&N Grad Day and present your research Attend and participate in A&N seminars Conduct annual IDP evaluation with your advisor Hold a faculty advisory committee meeting Advance to candidacy Year 4 Continue Dissertation research Participate in ANATOMY 227: Current Topics in Neuroscience (Journal Club) Participate and present in Progress in Neurobiology (PiN) seminars Participate in A&N Grad Day and present your research Attend and participate in A&N seminars Conduct annual IDP evaluation with your advisor Meet with committee twice yearly to discuss progress toward a PhD Year 5 Complete thesis research Participate in ANATOMY 227: Current Topics in Neuroscience (Journal Club) Participate and present in Progress in Neurobiology (PiN) seminars Participate in A&N Grad Day and present your research Attend and participate in A&N seminars Conduct Pre-defense thesis evaluation meeting with your faculty advisory committee Prepare thesis Defend thesis Courses in Anatomy & Neurobiology The Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology offers a variety of courses that provide in-depth knowledge of anatomy and neurobiology, focusing on foundational topics and advanced research. View Courses Graduate Stipend The Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology supports all PhD students by providing an annual stipend that covers tuition and health insurance. Your stipend may consist of funds from various sources, including research grants, fellowships, research contracts and training assistantships. Students are responsible for paying all student fees, late fees, etc. Further information and funding opportunities can be found on Graduate Division’s website. Graduate Division’s website Graduate Housing UCI offers apartment style housing to graduate and professional degree students and families. The graduate housing office provides full details on housing options and the application process. Graduate Housing Office Students with Families Many graduate students have families or are considering becoming parents. UCI is committed to providing a supportive and family-friendly environment on campus so that students can meet both their academic and familial needs. Certain graduate student fellows who meet minimum criteria may be eligible for the childcare reimbursement program. Explore Family-Related Benefits Teaching Opportunities There is no formal teaching requirement as part of your graduate training in A&N. However, UCI offers many opportunities to gain teaching experience. If you have an interest in incorporating teaching into your graduate training, you should explore the various opportunities available to you with your faculty advisor and mentorship committee. Teaching Assistantship (TA) TA opportunities are often available in the School of Biological Science. The UCI School of Medicine requires their PhD students to take the university's TA training, known as TAPDP (TA Professional Development Program) before accepting TA positions. This is for students to be TA ready. TAPDP is offered each fall quarter. The training is valuable to develop personal time and project management, pedagogical skills, and support strategies for supervising undergrads in your labs. Additionally, the training connects PhD students in similar fields of study. Previous participants have considered this training instrumental in preparing for their roles as TAs and in succeeding professionally. Certificate in Teaching Excellence Program (CTEP) The Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI) is offering its Certificate in Teaching Excellence Program (CTEP). CTEP provides pedagogical training for UCI graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in a flexible and self-paced manner. How To Apply To apply, please complete UCI's online Graduate Application for Admission: Select School of Biological Sciences from the drop-down Then select Interdepartmental Neuroscience PhD Application requirements include: Official post-secondary transcripts Three letters of recommendation GRE scores (no subject tests required) A successful applicant will likely have a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, cognitive science or neuroscience as well as some laboratory research experience. Graduate Advisor Robert Hunt, PhD Associate Professor, Anatomy & Neurobiology Have Questions? Please contact our graduate and medical education programs coordinator for more information. Contact Us Student Handbook For comprehensive details, please refer to the student handbook. View Student Handbook