Neurobiology and Behavior

STEM • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system in vertebrates and invertebrates as it relates to control of behavior. Includes instruction in neuronal systems and circuits, higher level studies of behavior and cognition, computational neurobiology, and behavioral manifestations of central nervous system diseases and disorders.

Numbers at a glance

523rd
Popular nationwide
107
Search Rank on O's List
4
Colleges offer it
55
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
7
Women
48

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Saint Edward's University35
Loyola University Chicago15
Simmons College4
La Sierra University1
Average private university graduating class: 14 students.

O's Insights on Neurobiology and Behavior

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after increasing prior to that.

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