Earn Your Degree in Neuroscience at Viterbo
In Viterbo’s neuroscience program, you will develop the knowledge and skills essential for systematically evaluating the intricate relationships between the brain and human/animal behavior. You will learn foundational and cutting-edge theories, putting your scientific reasoning to the test through hands-on laboratory experiences and engaging in independent research projects. Upon graduation, you can pursue professional degrees in health-related fields, advance your studies in neuroscience or related disciplines, and launch fulfilling careers in mental health services or biomedical research.
Explore Viterbo’s Neuroscience Program
Neuroscience (BS)
Systematically evaluate relationships between the brain and human/animal behavior with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. You will learn and test foundational and contemporary theories through scientific reasoning, laboratory experiences, and independent research. Upon completion, you can pursue professional degrees in health-related fields, advanced degrees in neuroscience or related disciplines, and entry-level careers in mental health services or biomedical research.
Neuroscience (Minor)
The neuroscience minor requirements total 14 credits. Transfer courses, waivers and/or substitutions, and prerequisite courses could modify these credit totals.
Neuroscience Degree Program Highlights and Advantages
Choose Viterbo’s neuroscience major and minor and benefit from:
- Strong focus on grad school preparation. Prepare for graduate studies by taking advantage of our professional school prep courses for exams such as the MCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE, and others. We maintain articulation agreements with professional programs, some of which offer 3+1 programs and early acceptance to their programs.
- Ideal location for the study of life sciences. Majors in biology and other life sciences benefit from our La Crosse, Wisc. location. Connect with major hospitals (Gundersen and Mayo) for internships, job shadowing, employment, or other opportunities. Intern with organizations such as the U.S. Geological Survey, Mississippi Valley Conservancy, and Genoa National Fish Hatchery. Study the Mississippi River region, including class trips to Mississippi flowage areas.
- World-class scientists on campus. Hear from and engage with renowned expert speakers through our two large symposia—one focused on undergraduate research (Seven Rivers Undergraduate Research Symposium) and another on scientific issues that are particularly important to society (Agnes W. H. Tan Science Symposium).
- Career-focused pre-health advising. Meet regularly with a dedicated pre-health faculty mentor about program progression, course selection, internship possibilities, research opportunities, career paths, and more. Advisors receive training through the National Association for Advisors of Health Professionals.
- Scholarships for life science majors. Our competitive Health Science Scholarship provides one student each year with a full-time tuition award and additional scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $12,000. Departmental scholarships are also available for biology majors and other life sciences fields.
- Learning and mentoring from expert faculty. Your study of life sciences will be led by faculty who know your name, have an open-door policy, and focus on your personal and professional development. Collaborate with faculty members whose research interests include:
What Can You Do With Your Degree?
Biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience degree graduates at Viterbo enjoy a 94% acceptance rate into health-related professional schools and a 90% acceptance rate into other graduate programs (compared to a national acceptance rate of 40–60%).
Our science majors have been accepted into professional schools and programs at:
- Arkansas College of Health Education
- Carroll University
- Case Western
- Concordia University
- Creighton
- Illinois College of Optometry
- Kansas University
- LECOM
- Marquette
- Mayo Rochester
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Michigan College of Optometry
- Rosalind Franklin
- St. George’s
- Union College Nebraska
- University of Colorado
- University of Iowa
- University of Minnesota
- University of Minnesota-Duluth
- University of South Dakota
- University of Virginia
- UNLV
- UW-La Crosse
- UW-Madison
- UW-Milwaukee
- UW-Stout
Many of our science degree graduates are recruited by employers in areas related to life sciences. Alumni have gone on to work for businesses and organizations such as:
- Area school districts
- Crossing Rivers Healthcare
- Gundersen Health
- Marshfield Clinic
- Mayo Clinic (La Crosse and Rochester)
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Prairie Moon Nursery
- Prevention Genetics
- Quest Diagnostics
- ThermoFisher
- US Fish and Wildlife
- US Geologic Survey
- University of Michigan Health
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Common Careers for Neuroscience Degree Majors
- Clinical psychologist
- Mental health counselor
- Neuropsychologist
- Neuroscientist
- Biomedical research technician
- Physician/physician assistant
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