Program Overview
The neurobiology major at UW–Madison prepares students for careers in healthcare, academia, and industry. The program provides a rigorous education in neuroscience principles, preparing students for roles such as physicians, researchers, and pharmaceutical industry professionals. Graduates are also well-equipped for careers in education, law, and government agencies related to neuroscience.
Program Outline
Careers:
The neurobiology major at UW–Madison will provide a rigorous education in neuroscience principles that will prepare students for health-related careers (physician, physician assistant, veterinarian, dentist, neuroimaging technician, speech-language pathologist, neuropsychologist, drug rehabilitation counselor, physical therapists), academic careers (college and university faculty, research scientists, lab technician, K-12 teachers), and careers in pharmaceutical and biotech industries, venture capital and scientific consulting firms, medical and scientific journals, intellectual property law, neuroscience-related nonprofit organizations and foundations, and government agencies.
