Admissions Requirements

Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate or advanced degree in one of the basic or applied sciences, such as biochemistry, biology, human medicine, immunobiology, neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, veterinary medicine, or zoology.  Appropriate undergraduate coursework includes mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biological science.

Application Procedures

The Iowa State University’s Neuroscience Program application procedure requires a self-managed application.  Use links below to download application forms and a corresponding checklist.  Admission to Neuroscience Program and ISU is a two-step process in which an application is required for each step. Admission to both the Neuroscience Program and ISU is required.  A self-managed application includes, the original and two photocopies of the Application for Graduate Admissions; nonrefundable application fee is required; two official academic transcripts from each previous institution attended in sealed envelopes; official GRE score; official TOEFL score for nonnative English speakers; Neuroscience Program Application; Statement of Purpose, Goals, and Research Interests; Resume or Curriculum Vitae.  A Complete application can be sent to the following address: 

Neuroscience Program 
2018 Molecular Biology Building 
Iowa State University 
Ames IA 50011-3260

Relevant forms:

• An online application to the Neuroscience Program 

• Graduate Application for U.S. Citizens (Degree) (PDF)
  - Self-Managed U.S. Application Checklist

• Graduate Application for International Students (Degree) (Word Document) and (PDF)
  - Form I-A: Request for Transcript and Rank (PDF)
  - Financial Statement for Graduate Applicants (PDF)
  - Self-Managed International Application Checklist
• Estimated Annual Expenses (PDF)
• Financing Your Graduate Studies
• Hardcopy of information from the neuroscience admission application packet