Admissions
Applications for Admission for Fall 2026
- Relevant BS or BA degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum 3.4* GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Official transcripts received directly from all universities
- 3 letters of recommendation, preferably from academic/research advisors
- Personal statement
- Resume/CV
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not a requirement
- Late applications are not accepted or reviewed
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all materials, including recommendation letters, are submitted by the deadline
* The Admissions Committee considers all aspects of the application, not only GPA, but also what courses an applicant has taken, research experience, letters of recommendation, and the applicant's personal statement. Strong qualifications in some areas may offset weaker qualifications in other areas.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 for Fall 2026 for applications and supporting materials
We encourage applicants to submit the completed application prior to the December 1 deadline. Applications must include all supporting documentation, and all letters of recommendation must be received by December 1, in order to be sent to the Admissions Committee for review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Neuroscience Graduate Program Coordinator
Linda Petersen
Email: lpetersen@fau.edu
FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute
Bldg. SE 43, Room 103A
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Boca Raton Campus