Physiology and Neurobiology

University of Connecticut

United States of America, Storrs

University Rank:#534

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 59,976 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

Physiology and Neurobiology

About

This B.S. program in Physiology and Neurobiology is intended to provide students with a foundational understanding of body and brain functions at the molecular, cellular, and systemic levels by synthesizing current and emerging ideas from research and medical science. Course offerings span comparative and model system physiology, nervous system function and development, endocrinology, cardiorespiratory physiology, and associated diseases. Additionally, we also offer coursework and independent study based undergraduate research opportunities. The following courses are required to earn a B.S. degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:

BIOL 1107;
CHEM 1124Q–1126Q or 1127Q–1128Q;
MATH 1131Q–1132Q;
PHYS 1201Q–1202Q–1230 or 1401Q–1402Q or 1601Q–1602Q.

PNB Major Requirements

Undergraduate majors must complete at least 24 credits in PNB at the 2000 or higher level, including:

All courses in the core group.
At least three courses from the physiology and neurobiology groups, with at least one course from the physiology group and at least one course from neurobiology group.
At least one course from the experiential group.
At least one "W" course in PNB (which may be fulfilled from the experiential group), which will satisfy the writing in the major and information literacy competency requirements.

Core Group

PNB 2274 and 2275
PNB 3251

Physiology Group

PNB 2250, 3252, 3262, 3265, 3270, 3350, and 3500

Neurobiology Group

PNB 3255, 3260, 3275, 3700, and 4400

Experiential Group

PNB 3120W, 3180, 3263WQ, 3264W, and 4297W

Students who have not completed 24 credits in the PNB major after satisfying the above requirements may take additional course(s) from the above categories, or any other PNB course at the 2000 or higher level. However, no more than three credits of PNB 3180, 3296, or 4296 may be applied toward the 24 credits-in-major requirement.

Related Courses:

MCB 2000 or 3010
MCB 2400 or 2410
CHEM 2443 and 2444 or CHEM 2241 and MCB 2210 or 2215

There is a minor in Physiology and Neurobiology. A minor in Neuroscience is offered jointly by the Physiology and Neurobiology Department and the Psychological Sciences Department. Both programs are described in the "Minors" website.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

First-year applicants should be attending an approved high school program. Upon graduation, a minimum of 16 units, with 15 in college preparatory work, must be completed. The following college preparatory courses are required for all first-year applicants:

4 years of English
3 years of math (algebra I, algebra II, and geometry or their equivalents)
2 years of social studies (including 1 year of U.S. history)
2 years of a single foreign language (3 years strongly recommended)
2 years of laboratory science
3 years of electives
School of Nursing applicants: high school chemistry is required.
School of Engineering applicants: high school chemistry and physics are required.

In addition to completion of an approved high school program, selection is based on a comprehensive review of all the information provided on the application, both academic and personal.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Fee Information

Application Fee 80

How to Apply

International first-year applicants must complete either the Common Application or Apply Coalition with Scoir. There is no preference in application choice and only one application is required.

Submission of the $80 application fee (non-refundable) is available through the chosen application. Check or money order is also an acceptable form of payment and should be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions directly with the applicant’s name (as seen on the application) and date of birth.

The personal essay is required and provides the applicant an opportunity to add a unique voice to the application as well as demonstrate writing ability. The personal essay is a component on the Common Application or the Coalition Application and should range between 250 – 650 words.

Two letters of recommendation are optional but can distinguish an applicant’s character and are preferred. Recommendation letters can be sent electronically, by fax, or by postal mail.

Your submitted high school transcript(s) should include your senior classes, class rank (if applicable), and latest grades earned. Postsecondary official transcript(s) from each institution attended are also required whether or not credit is desired or expected. Transcripts must be submitted to UConn directly from the secondary institution, either electronically or by mail in a sealed envelope.

All academic credentials not written in English must be accompanied by an official, certified English translation.

Physiology and Neurobiology

University of Connecticut

United States of America, Storrs

Go to Official Website