Neuro Admissions

Students seeking admission to the Neuroscience Program must meet the requirements of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. A strong background in cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and cellular neuroscience is also recommended.

Prospective applicants are evaluated based on prior grades, three letters of recommendation, and responses to the short essays that are part of the application. Prior research experience is strongly valued but is not required.

The essay prompts for our program are:

• Academic Statement of Purpose (750 words maximum): tell us about your development as a scientist, your research experience, your vision for your professional trajectory, and why this particular program, in this particular location, is the right step for you now.
• Personal Statement (750 works maximum): Anything that can give reviewers a sense of you as a person, and your promise as a member of the Tufts community, belongs here.
• More Information (Optional, 250 words maximum): Our students have many different backgrounds, experiences, identities, interests, and talents that meaningfully inspired them to pursue a career in science. What inspired you?

Please direct specific questions to our Administrative Coordinator, Shelley Scheier or to Rob Jackson, Program Admissions Director. GSBS students typically receive financial aid that includes full tuition remission, a student stipend and health insurance.

The application is completed online on the GSBS Application Portal.

Information about application deadlines and the application process can be found in the Admissions section of this website.