Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior and Plasticity MS Postgraduate Programme By Temple University |TopUniversities
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Application Deadline

01 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore neural and brain function in a groundbreaking, rapidly growing field with the Master of Science in Neuroscience in Temple’s College of Liberal Arts. This 30-credit graduate degree provides highly advanced training and faculty-mentored research with practical applications in careers ranging from economics to healthcare and public policy.


The innovative master's program was developed by faculty in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience in the College of Liberal Arts and the Physical Therapy and Kinesiology departments in the College of Public Health. The aim of the program is to help qualified students gain core expertise in specific areas of neuroscience—including behavioral, cellular, molecular and systems. 


As a Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior and Plasticity MS student, you can choose from one of the three following areas of study. 


  • Behavioral neuroscience
  • Cognitive neuroscience
  • Motor neuroscience and rehabilitation


Graduates of the Neuroscience MS will have

  • built core knowledge in specific areas of neuroscience;
  • created and undertaken hypothesis-based research projects;
  • developed a general professional competence in oral and written expression as well as in the critical analysis of research articles;
  • gained independence in communicating, teaching and thinking;
  • learned to effectively communicate and teach neuroscience; and
  • trained in a variety of techniques and approaches to studying the nervous system.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore neural and brain function in a groundbreaking, rapidly growing field with the Master of Science in Neuroscience in Temple’s College of Liberal Arts. This 30-credit graduate degree provides highly advanced training and faculty-mentored research with practical applications in careers ranging from economics to healthcare and public policy.


The innovative master's program was developed by faculty in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience in the College of Liberal Arts and the Physical Therapy and Kinesiology departments in the College of Public Health. The aim of the program is to help qualified students gain core expertise in specific areas of neuroscience—including behavioral, cellular, molecular and systems. 


As a Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior and Plasticity MS student, you can choose from one of the three following areas of study. 


  • Behavioral neuroscience
  • Cognitive neuroscience
  • Motor neuroscience and rehabilitation


Graduates of the Neuroscience MS will have

  • built core knowledge in specific areas of neuroscience;
  • created and undertaken hypothesis-based research projects;
  • developed a general professional competence in oral and written expression as well as in the critical analysis of research articles;
  • gained independence in communicating, teaching and thinking;
  • learned to effectively communicate and teach neuroscience; and
  • trained in a variety of techniques and approaches to studying the nervous system.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
60+
88+

01 Mar 2026
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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