Physiology and Neurobiology

physiology and neurobiology

WHAT IS PHYSIOLOGY AND NEUROBIOLOGY (PNB)?

This major is part of the BEP Exploration Group

PNB Major Website

The discipline is devoted to understanding human and animal physiology using approaches ranging from studies of animal behavior to the investigation of molecular mechanisms of cellular function. Expertise within the department spans several fields including neuroscience, endocrinology, renal and muscle physiology, and membrane function. The Physiology and Neurobiology major combines the advantages of specialization in this exciting field with the breadth supplied by a variety of courses from related departments.

This major deals with the living organism on the tissue, organ and organ system level. It is particularly interested in how the nervous and endocrine (hormonal) systems regulate all other systems to maintain homeostasis in the body.

Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses

HOW TO DECLARE:

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

Major Requirements Overview

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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:

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BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology 1 (Major Requirement)

PNB 2250 - Comparative Animal Physiology (Major Requirement)

PNB 2774 - Enhanced Human Physiology and Anatomy (Major Requirement)

Possible Career Opportunities

COMMON CAREER PATHS:

UConn students who major in Physiology and Neurobiology (PNB) often pursue careers with a focus on human and animal physiology. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in: 

- Allied health
- Biomedical sciences
- Clinical research
- Counseling or therapy
- Education
- Laboratory sciences
- Medicine
- Mental health
- Neuroscience
- Public health
- Speech pathology or audiology 

                    COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:

                    Physiology and Neurobiology majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, doctoral, and/or professional degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in: 

                    - Allied health (ex. occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant)
                    - Counseling or therapy
                    -                     Dentistry
                    -                     Education
                    -                     Medicine
                    -                     Neuroscience
                    -                     Psychological sciences 

                    ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:

                    For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn. 

                    For further insight beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?”