Study Neuroscience, Master of Science at St. John's University in the USA, St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Neuroscience, Master of Science

USA

30

2

What will I learn?

Neuroscience is the branch of the sciences that studies the relationship between the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of nerves, nervous tissue, and diseases. Through the Master of Science (M.S.) in Neuroscience at St. John’s , you can prepare for a career in this growing interdisciplinary field. In the degree program, you acquire the critical, analytical, and decision-making skills that will help you find careers in research, government, pharmacy, and biotechnology. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in the natural, physical, and social sciences who wish to expand their career options to the field of neuroscience. The M.S. in Neuroscience at St. John’s allows you to design a curriculum that best fits your individual interests and career goals. You may pursue either the 30-credit thesis option or the 33-credit non-thesis option and may complete an internship or supervised research to further develop your skills. At St. John's, you benefit from the collaborative and cutting-edge research of our Neuroscience Research Group.

Which department am I in?

St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$34,100.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2028

Venue

Queens Residential Campus

8000 Utopia Parkway,

QUEENS,

New York,

11439, Northeast, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$34,100.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Queens Residential Campus

8000 Utopia Parkway,

QUEENS,

New York,

11439, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The M.S. in Neuroscience is designed to provide natural, physical, and social scientists who wish to expand their career options to the field of neuroscience. Applicants must present a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, as well as 3.0 or better in the major discipline. All applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent prior to enrollment at the graduate level. In addition to the application form and non-refundable application fee, candidates should submit the following:Statement of professional goals and resumeOfficial transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended.Two (2) letters of recommendation obtained from professional and/or academic references.Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Add to my favourites

Product of

Have you discovered our IDP community?

Get to hear first-hand experiences from past students, join groups and more with our new community feature!

View community now!
cta banner image

About St. John's University

St. John’s University reflects the diversity of New York City, bringing together students from all backgrounds to learn, grow, and thrive together.

  • Extensive selection of UG and PG majors led by expert faculty
  • Wide-ranging financial support and career guidance services
  • Catholic and Vincentian university in New York City
  • More than 97 percent of students would recommend St. John’s

Get in touch