To apply for admission to the Master of Science in Surgical Neurophysiology, which starts every year in the summer session 1 and runs summer-fall-spring, please see the requirements below:

Applications for the 2026/27 program are now open.

They will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  To be considered, you need to graduate with a Bachelor's degree by May of that year's admission cycle.

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Application Requirements:

Cohort 2024/25

*Be sure to select Master of Science in Surgical Neurophysiology as the program name and Summer 2026 as the term within the application. We only accept students once a year, for matriculation in the Summer term.

• • A non-refundable $75 application fee.
  • Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Physiology, Neuroscience, Psychology, Audiology, Biomedical Engineering, or related majors in the Health and Life Sciences with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
  • Unofficial transcripts from all schools attended regardless of whether a degree was received.
  • Demonstrated English Proficiency (does not apply to native English speakers) as measured by the TOEFL (minimum overall score of 550 for the paper-based test or 79 for the internet-based test) or IELTS (minimum average overall score of at least 6.5).  Learn more about English Proficiency for Admissions Requirements.
  • Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can address the candidate’s potential for success.  For those that have been in the workforce for an extended period of time, these letters may be from professionals, although it is preferable to include at least one academic reference.
  • Current resume or CV.
  • A personal statement that describes your interest in pursuing a Masters in Surgical Neurophysiology, your ultimate plans, and any formal or informal experiences you have had with neuromonitoring.
  • The GRE is not required.
  • A Residence Affidavit and Immunization Records are required.
  • Once admitted into the program students will be required to complete a background check and drug screen.  This costs approximately $110.  
  • After you submit your application, please send The Graduate School your Official Transcript(s):

     University of Connecticut
    The Graduate School

    Whetten Graduate Center
    438 Whitney Road Ext., Unit 1152
    Storrs, CT 06269-1152

International Students

Effective September 8, 2025, for applicants submitting applications to the Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 terms and beyond, The Graduate School will require third-party credential evaluations for transcripts and degrees awarded by schools outside the U.S. Some programs have opted out of this requirement. For our program,  a third-party credential evaluation is required. There is no need to upload transcripts and degree diplomas/certificates if a third-party credential evaluation has already been included in your application.  You may choose any evaluator you wish to use from the following list: 

• TEC (formerly SpanTran) is a NACES member organization that has created a custom portal for The Graduate School at UConn, ensuring you select the right type of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their portal here:https://spanside.my.salesforce-sites.com/SpantranApplication?Id=0281c218-ec24-44e4-bbbb-ca68130a50de 
• IEE is a NACES member organization that has created a custom portal for The Graduate School at UConn that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their portal here: https://myiee.org/university/university-of-connecticut
• Any member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or
• Any member of AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators)

If you have any questions about using the online application system, please contact The Graduate School at 860-486-3617 or gradadmissions@uconn.edu.

***Due to clinical rotation locations and specific start times of surgical procedures, candidates need dependable transportation throughout the program. Hospitals vary across the state, and a few are located out of state; therefore, students should be willing to travel for clinical rotations.

International Students – International applicants are welcome to apply. This program can be eligible for 12 months of OPT and the 24-month STEP OPT extension. Admitted applicants will be directed to UConn International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to request a Form I-20, which is needed to apply for the F-1 student visa, after gaining admission to the program. For this reason, please apply in a timely manner as it can take several months to request and receive approval for this visa. When requesting Form I-20, international applicants are required to submit evidence of financial ability to cover all educational and living expenses for the duration of the program. Additionally, international students must be enrolled in courses full-time each semester. Contact ISSS with all questions related to immigration and the student visa process, preferably before applying, at 860.486.3855.