Neuroscience Program

The neuroscience degree program at SUNY Downstate Medical Center prepares students seeking a future in neurological fields, such as neurologists, neuroscientists, psychophysicist, and more. The neuroscience degree program instructs students in the scientific study of molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Course focus includes instruction in brain science, molecular and cellular neuroscience, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer neuroscience program.

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SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Also known as Downstate Medical Center

101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY

The SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing in Brooklyn, New York, is one of the only four nursing schools in the state to offer Master’s degree programs in all the advanced nursing practice roles - clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists.

The mission of this school is simply to be a center of excellence. They aim to achieve this through empowering their graduates to be multicultural leaders to effect changes in health policy so that urban communities can benefit from “culturally competent care.”

The College of Nursing was set up in 1967 to offer a baccalaureate program in nursing. The RN to B.S.N. program is one of the largest of its kind in the state, admitting more than 100 RNs every year. The college also offers an accelerated BSN program, which is a 15-month course. Aside from these two programs, other degree tracks include: Clinical Specialist, Nurse Practitioner and Master's in Public Health and Master of Science in any of the four advanced practice roles.

The Brooklyn-based college charges tuition of $390 per credit for in-state students, which is nominally lower than other comparable institutions in the state. Out of state tuition is $695 per credit. Program credits vary from 41 to 61. Financial aid is made available to qualifying students in the form of grants, loans and scholarships.

On-campus accommodation is available in the Resident Halls, which are fully furnished and equipped with state-of-the art conveniences and technology.

There is also a work-study program that allows real-life experience while studying.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, molecular and cellular biologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.4% from 2014 to 2024

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).