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Major Overview for Neurobiology and Neurophysiology

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Overview for Neurobiology and Neurophysiology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the cellular and molecular basis of the lower and higher neural functions in animals and human beings, organ system behavior and the immune response, and the control of physiological systems. Includes instruction in computational biology, computer modeling, protein biochemistry, electrophysiology, morphological basis of behavior, neural signal transduction and reception, synaptic activity, neurotransmission, sensory perception and sensorimotor interaction, inflammation and neurodegeneration, neurological and autoimmune disease, immune response, maintenance of homeostasis, and autonomic function.

Careers for Neurobiology and Neurophysiology Majors

A major in Neurobiology and Neurophysiology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Neurobiology and Neurophysiology

Top 5 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Neurobiology and Neurophysiology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
159
(2.6%)
Moderately Selective$21,165
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
69
(1.4%)
Highly Selective$19,180
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
54
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$15,730
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
22
(1.2%)
Most Selective$46,620
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA
3
(1.0%)
Minimally Selective$34,890
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.