The program of study includes foundational courses in core sciences and a three-course specialization in one of six areas: biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, or psychology. The program emphasizes the acquisition of quantitative and statistical competence and provides meaningful hands-on laboratory experiences with expert faculty and cutting-edge techniques, including intracellular electrophysiological recording, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), live cell imaging using two-photon microscopy, human psychophysics, and molecular genetics.
Current UT undergraduates who would like to declare an entry-level neuroscience major must contact an advisor in either the College of Natural Sciences or the School of Biological Sciences. First-year and transfer students should contact the CNS Advising Center. Students already in the School of Biological Sciences may contact the SBS Advising Center.
Once you have successfully completed the neuroscience entry-level requirements, you may formally declare the neuroscience major by contacting your advisor.
Our entry-level requirements are as follows:
- B- or better Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408N, 408S, and 408M
- B- or better in Neuroscience 330 (Neural Systems I) and Neuroscience 335 (Neural Systems II)
Prospective University of Texas at Austin students should visit 
to learn about the application process and how to declare a major.
For information on required courses, students can view the neuroscience degree plan and curriculum.
Neuroscience majors may specialize in one of six areas: biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, or psychology.
Neuroscience is a diverse field that benefits from the participation of people with a variety of interests and backgrounds. Neuroscientists are chemists, biologists, mathematicians, psychologists, physicists and computer scientists. Some neuroscientists enjoy getting their hands dirty conducting experiments in the lab, while others use computer simulations. Students of neuroscience are interested in the brain and behavior; they strive to understand complex systems using empirical methods; they enjoy working with quantitative data; and they are self-motivated critical thinkers.
Students will acquire the ability to analyze and interpret data; design and execute experiments; perform cutting-edge laboratory techniques; write with clarity; and apply quantitative, chemical, biological and psychological methods toward understanding the nervous system and behavior.
Section of Neurobiology
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