Application Checklist

The Admission Committee will be able to consider your application for Fall 2021 when the required items have been received in the on-line application process.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2020

*NO EXCEPTIONS*

1. Domestic Applicants – There is a $120.00 application fee. You may use your credit card when applying on-line.
2. Foreign Applicants – May pay the $140.00 application fee with either MasterCard or Visa credit card when applying on-line. Do not send cash.

Required Documentation and Test Scores

•   Statement of Purpose: In this essay, you should describe your prior research experiences, academic background, service/outreach experiences, and future research interests for your graduate studies.

•   Personal History Statement:  In this essay, you should describe your personal background and any challenges or obstacles you may have encountered in your academic journey and how you overcame them.

•   Transcripts (follow application process): All transcripts from your post-secondary institutions attended. If not stated in your transcript, please also include a Certificate of Graduation indicating your Bachelor Degree award.

•  Three Letters of Recommendation: Reference forms for use by the recommender are included in your on-line application. For the Academic Degree Program indicate INP.

•  TOEFL and TSE Scores: Only foreign students are required to submit their TOEFL and TSE Scores to indicate their English proficiency. For score reporting, the institution code is 4859. A department code is not required.

Optional:

•  Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Note: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test Scores are NOT required for the INP application and admissions process.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA , IRVINE
Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program

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