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Neuroscience

Overview

Neuroscience is a fascinating field that combines various disciplines to understand the nervous system, aiming to improve the human experience by addressing neurodevelopmental issues, psychiatric conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders.  

Majoring in neuroscience leads to careers in medicine, research, psychology, pharmaceuticals, public health, and science communication. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree can find opportunities as technical lab assistants, clinical aides, and in pharmaceutical sales and marketing.  

The program emphasizes hands-on learning with engaging lab courses and research projects, fostering problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Graduates gain a deep understanding of the brain and the practical skills to make a positive impact in their fields. 

At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), the Neuroscience major is listed under both the Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. The requirements are the same in both listings. 

Neuroscience Faculty

  • Christopher Quinn, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences 
  • An Phu Tran Nguyen, Assistant Professor; Greater Milwaukee Foundation Shaw Scientist, Biological Sciences  
  • Jennifer Gutzman, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences 
  • Nadège Gouignard, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences 
  • Alicia Barr, Teaching Assistant Professor, Psychological and Brain Sciences 
  • Caitlin Bowman, Assistant Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences 
  • Karyn Frick, Distinguished Professor; Associate Department Chair; Neuroscience Area Head; Neuroscience Major Director, Psychological & Brain Sciences 
  • Polymnia Georgiou, Assistant Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences 
  • Debbie Hannula, Associate Professor; Director of Undergraduate Studies; Associate Chair, Psychological & Brain Sciences 
  • Jeffrey Lopez-Rojas, Assistant Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences 
  • Neal Morton, Assistant Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences 
  • Jim Moyer, Associate Dean, Social Sciences; Associate Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences 

Neuroscience Major

Neuroscience, BS
Department of Biological Sciences
The Biological Sciences Department provides students with a strong foundation in core biological principles while offering specialized training in the structure, function, and development of the nervous system.

Students gain the knowledge and research experience needed to understand the brain from molecules to behavior.
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Neuroscience, BS
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
Neuroscientists are involved in work to improve the human condition with new discoveries that could prevent or treat neurodevelopmental defects and disorders, psychiatric disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Students gain the knowledge and research experience needed to understand the brain from molecules to behavior.
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