The Medical Neuroscience Graduate Program PhD curriculum at Stark Neuroscience Research Institute is designed with required courses and flexible electives to meet the wide-ranging interests of the diverse scientific population, while also providing a strong foundation in a number of core areas. The program consists of at least 90 credit hours. The average time to complete the PhD degree is 5.5 years.
Curriculum (minimum of 90 credit hours)
| Course | Credits |
| GRDM-G505 Responsible Conduct of Research | 1 |
| GRDM-G700 Translating Foundational Science to Contemporary Knowledge | 1 |
| GRDM-G702 Entering Biomedical Research | 1 |
| GRDM-G715 Biomedical Science I – Biochemical Basis of Biological Processes | 2 |
| GRDM-G716 Biomedical Science II– Molecular Biology and Genetics | 2 |
| GRDM-G717 Biomedical Science III – Cellular Basis of Systems Biology | 2 |
| GRDM-G718 Research in Biomedical Science Rotation 1 | 2 |
| Course | Credits |
| GRDM-G780 Foundations of Neuroscience | 6 |
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Research Communication (choose from list):
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1 each |
| GRDM-G718 Research in Biomedical Science Rotations 2 and 3 | 2 each |
| GRDM-G507 Reagent Validation as a Mean for Enhanced Research | 1 |
| Course | Credits |
| PHAR-F850 Experimental Design & Grant Writing | 1 |
| MNEU-N 800 Research in Medical Neurobiology | varied |
| Course | Credits |
| GRDM-G855 Experimental Design & Research Biostatistics | 1 |
| MNEU-N 800 Research in Medical Neurobiology | varied |
| MNEU-N 801 Seminar-Topics in Medical Neurobiology | 1 |
| Major and/or Minor Program Requirements |
| Course | Credits |
| MNEU-N 801 Seminar-Topics in Medical Neurobiology | 1 |
| MNEU-N 800 Research in Medical Neurobiology | varied |
| Major and/or Minor Program Requirements |
- Students continue with coursework for program, minor and electives (if needed)
- Selection of research project
- Continued research activities (MNEU-N 800)
- Seminar Attendance (MNEU-N 801)
- Bi-yearly committee meetings
- Progression toward qualification exam leading toward dissertation/defense
- Various departments and programs at IU School of Medicine offer a number of elective courses.