神经科学哲学博士课程要求至少72 sh的研究生学分。该计划的课程围绕三个方面进行设计：分子/细胞，发育/系统和认知/行为。遵循核心课程中广泛的指导后，学生将专注于其中一门课程。在核心课程，轨道课程和选修课程的框架内，学生可以根据自己的大学训练和研究生研究目标，单独设计学习计划。报名参加“神经科学计划”后，入学的学生就其对该课程必修课程的准备程度咨询了咨询委员会。
With a Neuroscience degree from the University of Iowa your venues for the future are wide open. Whether you decide to go into academia, a research institute, or industry, the background you will receive from our program will have you fully prepared. Most of our Ph.D. students pursue a post-doctoral training position after the completion of their studies with us. Afterwards, our graduates pursue careers that often place them in academia. Whatever you decide, when your time with us nears an end, you will find yourself in the center of a large number of options.<br><br>Graduates will achieve a broad and deep knowledge base in neuroscience spanning the subdisciplines from cell/molecular to systems/cognitive neuroscience, achieve a high proficiency in research theory, design, and practice, including the ability to apply appropriate quantitative methods and statistical approaches, design and carry out the research with rigor and reproducibility, and incorporate responsible conduct in all phases of the research. Develop strong oral and written communication skills so that they can be conversant with neuroscientists in any area of the field and can bring a broad interdisciplinary perspective to their own research. Ddevelop teaching effectiveness in formal and informal settings and establish credentials in teaching excellence and provide impactful service to the program, institution, and scientific community, and understand the value of providing engaging outreach to society to prepare them for effective entry into the workforce and society.