Graduate students work with faculty in over 25 departments to conduct cutting-edge research across molecular and developmental neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience and behavioral neurobiology, neural engineering, and systems neuroscience. The Huck oversees multiple PhD programs with a neuroscience focus.
Neuroscience Ph.D Program
Probe the complexities of the nervous system from the standpoint of molecular research to clinical practice
The Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Neuroscience provides students with interdisciplinary training in diverse areas of neuroscience. Students conduct research alongside faculty members who are leaders in:
Molecular Neurobiology and Developmental Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience and Behavioral Neurobiology
Neural Engineering
Systems Neuroscience
Neurobiology Emphasis Area, MCIBS Ph.D Program
Molecular and cellular approaches to elucidate the basic functions of neurons and neural networks
Neurons can last a lifetime and have highly complex anatomy and synaptic connections. This presents unique challenges for the development, function, and maintenance of nervous systems. Students in the Neurobiology emphasis area of the Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Biosciences Intercollege Graduate Degree Program utilize molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches to investigate key properties of neurons, neural networks, and the relationships between neuronal function and behavior.
Dual title in Social and Behavioral Neuroscience (SBN)
Dual-title options at Penn State provide opportunities for graduate students to demonstrate expertise in a specific application of their degree, by enabling students to earn a doctoral degree title in both their home program and the area of specialization. The Social and Behavioral Neuroscience dual title program is available to students who are admitted to a doctoral program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, Nutritional Sciences, or Biobehavioral Health.
