The Neurobiology program provides a focus on the structure and function of the brain and nervous system, and how they play a role in the physiological and cognitive processes in animals. Neurobiology includes study of the nervous system from the molecular, cellular, functional, evolutionary, computational, and medical perspectives.
Hands-on experiences, from designing and conducting lab experiments to using different techniques and instruments to recording and analyzing data, play an important role in gaining neurobiology knowledge. Students may study many aspects of the nervous system, including its role in development, learning and memory, sleep, aging, addiction, autism, and stress. The degree prepares students for careers in research and health.