Neuroscience B.S. - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
The University of Montana Neuroscience Program also offers a combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Neuroscience with an emphasis on Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience. This five-year (“4 + 1”) accelerated program is specifically designed for students who have demonstrated academic excellence and are deeply interested in pursuing intensive research training in preparation for graduate/professional schools or those who wish to enter the biomedical/biotech sector with advanced standing. The first 3 years of study are aligned with the existing Cellular & Molecular track of the B.S. in Neuroscience. Some students in the Cognitive & Behavioral track may also be eligible, depending upon their course selections. In the 4th year, students will take graduate neuroscience courses and complete their B.S. degree. This will allow students to enter the Neuroscience Graduate Program with advanced standing and, pending completion and defense of an M.S. thesis project, earn an M.S. in 5 years. See the Neuroscience website for details on the curriculum and regulations in the Neuroscience B.S./M.S. Program.
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience; Cellular and Molecular Concentration
College of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 76-85
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2022-23
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
Neuroscience Core Courses | 25 | |
Other Required Courses | 35-36 | |
Additional Major Courses | 15 | |
Intersection Courses | 1-9 | |
Total Hours | 76-85 | |
Neuroscience Core Courses
Note: BIOH 458 satisfies the Upper Division Writing Requirement for the Major.
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
BIOB 260 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
BIOB 272 | Genetics and Evolution | 4 |
NEUR 280 | From Molecules to Mind - Fundamentals of Neuroscience | 3 |
NEUR 281 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience II | 3 |
NEUR 380 | Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | 3 |
NEUR 458 | Neuroscience Research | 4 |
Complete one of the following courses: | 4 | |
BIOB 160N | Principles of Living Systems | |
BCH 110 | Intro Biology for Biochemists | |
Total Hours | 25 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Other Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
CHMY 141N | College Chemistry I | 5 |
CHMY 143N | College Chemistry II | 5 |
CHMY 221 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHMY 222 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
CHMY 223 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
M 162 | Applied Calculus | 4 |
PHSX 205N | College Physics I | 5 |
PHSX 207N | College Physics II | 5 |
Complete one of the following courses: | ||
STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | 3-4 |
or PSYX 222 | Psychological Statistics | |
Total Hours | 35-36 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Additional Major Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
BCH 480 | Advanced Biochemistry I | 3 |
BCH 482 | Advanced Biochemistry II | 3 |
BIOB 425 | Adv Cell & Molecular Biology | 3 |
Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete 3 credits of the following courses: | 3 | |
BIOB 301 | Developmental Biology | |
BIOH 365 | Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I | |
BIOL 435 | Comparative Animal Physiology | |
Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
BIOB 375 | General Genetics | |
BIOB 468 | Endocrinology | |
KIN 330 | Motor Learning and Control | |
NEUR 441 | CNS Diseases | |
NEUR 475 | Neuropharmacology | |
NEUR 481 | Systems Neuroscience of Behavior and Cognition | |
NEUR 491 | ST: Neuroanatomy | |
PSYX 356 | Human Neuropsychology | |
Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Intersection Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete one of the following courses: | 1-9 | |
BIOE 406 | Behavior & Evolution | |
DANC 345 | New Visions Dance | |
ECNS 491 | Special Topics (Behavioral/Experimental Economics) | |
HTH 430 | Health and Mind/Body/Spirit | |
PSYX 233 | Fund of Psychology of Aging | |
Total Hours | 1-9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-