Neuroscience

About Neuroscience

Develop the knowledge and skills essential for evaluating the complex relationships between the brain and human/animal behavior. 

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, and entry-level careers in mental health services or biomedical research. 

Program Highlights:

  • 94% acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools
  • Challenging, immersive learning for a competitive edge
  • Faculty-guided research experiences
  • Course-embedded tutoring
  • 1:1 personalized advising from a faculty mentor all four years
  • Ideal location for the study of life sciences

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Degree Options
Neuroscience (BS)
Neuroscience (Minor)
College/School

School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

Credits Required

120

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Admissions Counselor

Lexi Meade
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Careers in neuroscience

Viterbo graduates go on to become

  • Clinical Research Technician
  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Research Technologist
  • Science Teacher
  • Assistant Professor of Cognitive Engineering
  • Behavioral Health Counselor
  • Senior Scientist

94% acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools

100% of Students Engage in Research with Faculty

1:1 Personalized Advising from a Faculty Mentor All Four Years

Why study this program at Viterbo?
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Prepared, Confident, and Competitive

Faculty-guided research experiences, course-embedded tutoring, and challenging, immersive learning prepare you for graduate studies and give you a competitive edge beyond Viterbo. 

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Engaged Faculty

Work closely with faculty in class and research while receiving personalized guidance and support toward your next step. 

Students

Ideal location for the study of life science

Neuroscience majors benefit from our location in La Crosse, with opportunities to connect with leading health care systems like Emplify Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for internships, job shadowing, and employment. 

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Biochemistry

About the Biochemistry Program

Uncover the intricate mechanisms that sustain life at both the cellular and molecular levels.

Accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), our biochemistry program equips you for a rewarding future of scientific exploration and discovery, whether you enter a professional position, aspire to pursue graduate studies, or plan to attend medical school. 

Program Highlights:

  • 94% acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools
  • Challenging, immersive learning for a competitive edge
  • Faculty-guided research experiences
  • Course-embedded tutoring
  • 1:1 personalized advising from a faculty mentor all four years
  • Opportunities to connect with leading health care systems like Emplify Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for internships, job shadowing, and employment

Quick Facts

Degree Options
Biochemistry (BS)
Chemistry (Minor)
College/School

School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

Credits Required

120

Cost and Aid

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Admissions Counselor

Lexi Meade
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608-796-3035

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Careers in biochemistry

Viterbo graduates go on to become

  • Clinical Lab Technologist
  • Territory Manager
  • Science Teacher
  • Accessioning Technician
  • Vaccine researcher
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist

94%

acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools

100%

of Students Engage in Research with Faculty

1:1

Personalized Advising from a Faculty Mentor All Four Years

Why study this program at Viterbo?
Students

Prepared, Confident, and Competitive

Faculty-guided research experiences, course-embedded tutoring, and challenging, immersive learning prepare you for graduate studies and give you a competitive edge beyond Viterbo. 

Undergraduate Research
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Engaged Faculty

Work closely with faculty in class and research while receiving personalized guidance and support toward your next step. 

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Ideal location for the study of life science

Biochemistry majors benefit from our location in La Crosse, with opportunities to connect with leading health care systems like Emplify Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for internships, job shadowing, and employment. As host of the W.H. Agnes Tan Science Symposium, Viterbo also brings nationally recognized experts to campus to engage students and the community in meaningful conversations about science and its impact on society. 

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Biology

About the Biology Program

Develop the expertise and skills needed to pursue in-demand careers or continue your education in various graduate programs. 

In Viterbo’s biology program, you will explore a diverse range of subjects within the biological sciences, covering crucial areas like cellular and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, ecology, behavior, and evolution

Program Highlights:

  • 94% acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools
  • Challenging, immersive learning for a competitive edge
  • Faculty-guided research experiences
  • Course-embedded tutoring
  • 1:1 personalized advising from a faculty mentor all four years
  • Ideal location for the study of life sciences

Quick Facts

Degree Options
Biology (BS)
Biology (Minor)
Science Education (Minor)
Environmental Science (Minor)
Sport Science (Minor)
College/School

School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

Credits Required

120

Cost and Aid

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Admissions Counselor

Lexi Meade
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608-796-3035

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Careers in Biology

Viterbo graduates go on to become

  • Senior Radiation Protection Technician
  • Biological Science Technician
  • Microbiology Lab Technician
  • Science Teacher
  • Forestry Technician
  • Assistant Professor of Optometry
  • Food lab microbiologist
  • Biosample operations expert

94%

Acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools

100%

of Students Engage in Research with Faculty

1:1

Personalized Advising from a Faculty Mentor All Four Years

Why study this program at Viterbo?
Teacher

Prepared, Confident, and Competitive

Faculty-guided research experiences, course-embedded tutoring, and challenging, immersive learning prepare you for graduate studies and give you a competitive edge beyond Viterbo. 

Undergraduate Research
Student

Engaged Faculty

Work closely with faculty in class and research while receiving personalized guidance and support toward your next step. 

Student

Ideal location for the study of life science

Biology majors benefit from our location in La Crosse, with opportunities to connect with leading health care systems like Emplify Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for internships, job shadowing, and employment opportunities. Gain field experience with organizations such as the U.S. Geological Survey, Mississippi Valley Conservancy, and Genoa National Fish Hatchery, and study the Mississippi River region firsthand through class visits to local backwaters and flowage areas. 

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Communication Disorders and Sciences

About Communication Disorders

Build an understanding of the biological, physical, social, and linguistic aspects of communication. 

Earning your bachelor’s degree is the first step toward becoming a licensed speech-language pathologist, and we are here to support you along the way. In our small, welcoming cohorts, you will join a close-knit community where innovative teaching and faculty mentorship bring the study of communication development and disorders to life.  

Program Highlights:

  • Priority admission to Viterbo’s MSSLP program
  • Gain an early edge in collaborative care through ASL coursework and interprofessional simulations
  • 25 hours of clinical observation included in program
  • Research opportunities
  • Study abroad opportunities

Quick Facts

Degree Options
Communication Disorders and Sciences (BS)
College/School

College of Nursing and Health

Credits Required

120

Cost and Aid

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Admissions Counselor

John McMurry
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Common career paths

Viterbo graduates go on to become...

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State-of-the-art simulation lab

Priority admission

Viterbo’s MSSLP program

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Study abroad and research opportunities

Why study this program at Viterbo?
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Priority MS-SLP Admission

Viterbo Communication Disorders and Sciences graduates who meet program requirements receive priority admission into the Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program.

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Interdisciplinary Education

Students gain an early edge in collaborative care through ASL coursework and interprofessional simulations. By working alongside peers in nursing, social work, and dietetics, you’ll master the coordinated care dynamics used in real-world schools and hospitals.

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Clinical Observation

Build a professional foundation with 25 hours of clinical observation. You will observe the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders across the lifespan through a mix of guided video sessions and community placements.

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Nutrition Science

About Nutrition Science

Discover how nutrition supports lifelong health and disease prevention.

You will explore how food and nutrients impact the body and overall wellbeing while building the knowledge and skills needed for a career in dietetics. Our accelerated 4+1 pathway offers early entry into Viterbo’s Master of Science in Community Medical Dietetics program, allowing you to earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees and complete the professional practice required to become a registered dietitian in just five years—one year faster than most programs. 

Program Highlights:

  • State-of-the-art nutrition assessment technology, Simulation Lab, and food science labs
  • Cost effective and time efficient master's option (4+1 program)
    • Includes 1,152 ACEND-accredited professional practice hours, also called a dietetic coordinated internship, which is required to be eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians
    • Clinical coordinator who locates all professional practice sites personalized to your areas of interest
  • 87% first time RD Exam pass rate (compared to 66% national first time RD Exam pass rate)
  • Personalized guidance from seasoned faculty
  • Global opportunity to study abroad in Spain

Quick Facts

Degree Options
Nutrition Sciences (BS)
Nutrition (Minor)
College/School

College of Nursing and Health

Credits Required

120

Cost and Aid

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Admissions Counselor

John McMurry
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608-796-3018

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Careers in nutrition and dietetics

Common career paths

  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Corporate Wellness
  • Maternal Child Health (WIC Clinics)
  • Sports/performance Nutrition
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Eating Disorder Counseling
  • Private Practice
  • Pharmaceutical/nutraceutical Companies
  • Food Service Director
  • Community/Public Health
  • Nutrition Professor
  • Nutrition Researcher

State-of-the-art nutrition assessment, simulation, and food science labs

Opportunity to emphasize in sports nutrition

87% first time RD Exam pass rate compared to 66% national first time RD Exam pass rate

Why study this program at Viterbo?

(4+1 program)

Cost-Effective and Time Efficient Master’s Option in Community Medical Dietetics

Qualified students can receive guaranteed early entry into Viterbo’s Master of Science in Community Medical Dietetics program. The program includes 1,152 ACEND-accredited professional practice hours required to become eligible for the Registration Examination for Dietitians. 

4+1 Program

State-of-the-art nutrition assessment technology, Simulation Lab, and Food Science Labs

Students gain hands-on experience with nutrition assessment equipment in the Simulation Lab, building confidence in clinical skills before working with real patients. In our Food Science Labs, they learn to prepare healthy, affordable meals—an essential skill for teaching others to make nutritious choices. 

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Professional Experience and Global Opportunities

Viterbo’s clinical coordinator helps place students at professional practice sites tailored to their interests. Past students have gained experience with professional sports organizations, such as the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, or studied abroad in Spain while working with professional athletes.

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Military Leadership (Minor)

Overview

The military leadership minor provides the foundation leadership practice and principles that will prepare students to lead effectively within and outside a military career. It pairs a rigorous military leadership curriculum with additional perspectives from the study of history and servant leadership. This minor requires a minimum of 15 credits.

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