University of Wisconsin–Madison
A photo of a green fluorescently labeled dopamine producing neuron

Requirements

Major Requirements in Guide:
Neurobiology major requirements, B.S. option

Neurobiology major requirements, B.A. option

Honors in the Major requirements

Notes about requirements:
Topics Courses: It is important that when enrolling in a Topics course you confirm that the course title matches the title listed on the Neurobiology Guide page.

Directed Study: Only Directed Study courses taken after – and not concurrent with – the completion of Introductory Biology will count toward this requirement. However, you are encouraged to get into research as early as you can during your undergraduate career.

Courses by Term:
Neurobiology Major Requirements Offered:
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Fall 2026

Summer 2026

Spring 2026

  

Neurobiology Major by the Numbers – Outcomes

43.3%

Health Care

23.3%

Research

45.8%

Ph.D programs