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
Catalog Year: 2022-23
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience Core Courses | 25 | |
| Other Required Courses | 35-36 | |
| Additional Major Courses | 15 | |
| Intersection Courses | 1-9 | |
| Total Hours | 76-85 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 76-85
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
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 | Fundamental Neuroscience | 3 |
| NEUR 281 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience II: Cognition | 3 |
| NEUR 380 | Molecular Neuroscience | 3 |
| NEUR 458 | Neuroscience Research Techniques Lab | 4 |
| Complete one of the following courses: | 4 | |
| Principles of Living Systems and Principles of Living Systems Lab | ||
| Introductory Biology for Biochemists and Introductory Biology for Biochemists Lab | ||
| Total Hours | 25 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Other Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| CHMY 141N & CHMY 142N | College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Lab | 5 |
| CHMY 143N & CHMY 144N | College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Lab | 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 & PHSX 206N | College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory | 5 |
| PHSX 207N & PHSX 208N | College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory | 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 | Advanced Cellular & Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 3 credits of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I | ||
| Comparative Animal Physiology | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| General Genetics | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Motor Learning and Control | ||
| CNS Diseases | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Human Neuropsychology | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Intersection Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 1-9 | |
| Behavior & Evolution | ||
| New Visions Dance | ||
| Special Topics (Behavioral/Experimental Economics) | ||
| Health and Mind/Body/Spirit | ||
| Fundamentals of Psychology of Aging | ||
| Total Hours | 1-9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-