University of Connecticut (Storrs)
BS Physiology and Neurobiology
Study detals
: Bachelor's degree : BS Physiology and Neurobiology : Full time : 48 MonthRequirements
- English entry - TOEFL 79 (IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 100)
- GPA entry - 3.0 GPA or equivalent
- have completed secondary school (equivalent to U.S. grades 9-12)
Additional information
Degree Overview
STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. STEM occupations out-earn non-STEM by 12–30% across all education levels (Smithsonian Science Education Center).
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 offer coursework and independent study based undergraduate research opportunities.