Creighton University

Master in Neuroscience

Omaha, United States Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

Creighton University in Omaha, founded in 1878, is a mid-sized, faith-based institution that emphasises holistic education and service. With a commitment to intellectual growth, ethical development and community engagement, Creighton offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes. The campus culture is close-knit, with small class sizes that support meaningful faculty-student interactions and personalised learning experiences.

Academically, Creighton integrates liberal arts foundations with professional preparation, offering opportunities for research, clinical placements and community-based learning. The university’s Jesuit tradition of cura personalis underpins student support services, which include academic advising, career coaching and spiritual and wellbeing resources. Programs aim to prepare graduates for purposeful careers while encouraging ethical leadership and civic responsibility.

International students find a welcoming environment with targeted orientation, language support and assistance navigating visas, housing and local life in Omaha. Strong career services, alumni networks and community partnerships help students secure internships and post-graduate opportunities in the United States. Prospective applicants should review programme prerequisites, financial aid and scholarship options early and engage with Creighton’s admissions team to plan a smooth transition to campus life and study.

About the Program

The Master in Neuroscience is a 5-year program for current undergraduate Creighton students, leading to a Bachelor's and Master's degree. It's taught in English and based in Omaha, United States.

The curriculum covers the human nervous system, including thought, perception, and movement. You'll learn from experts in biology, chemistry, psychology, and pharmacology, and gain hands-on experience in a laboratory setting.

Graduates can pursue careers as research assistants, healthcare professionals, educators, or go on to earn a doctoral degree. They can work in fields like medicine, rehabilitation sciences, or computer science, with employers such as hospitals, research institutions, or universities.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 15% below the typical master's in the United States.

Median tuition for that cohort is 28,087 USD, across 10,215 programs in our catalog.

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English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

TOEFL iBT
46–59
PTE Academic
42–49
Duolingo
85–95
CEFR level
B1/B2
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Equivalences are approximate — confirm the exact test and score the program accepts.

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