Psychology

Neuroscience

Image of woman Neurologist using desktop computer with MRI of a brain.

UW-La Crosse's Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Minor is a joint program between the departments of Biology, Philosophy, and Psychology, designed to help prepare students to explore that frontier. Although the Psychology Department is the administrative home, the minor integrates expertise across all three core departments and other UWL departments offering elective coursework. A neuroscience minor is ideal for students planning to pursue doctoral training in neuroscience, medicine, psychology, neurology, neuropsychology or philosophy.

Each student must first be accepted for admission to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. At the end of the online application you will be able to submit the name of your faculty reference, and send them the URL for them to complete an online recommendation form on your behalf. No additional reference letter is required.

The application deadline for the NEU Minor is usually October 1, but we are currently doing rolling admissions since there is still room in the program. Students will be accepted within two weeks of the deadline after receiving your application and faculty reference. A committee of neuroscience faculty will review applications and notify students in time to register for the spring semester courses.

Neuroscience minor application

Why is there a GPA requirement?
Graduate programs where a neuroscience minor would be helpful are very competitive. Minimum GPAs to apply are often 3.0/4.0; however, actual GPAs are usually much higher. We want our minors to be able to be competitive in the applications process.

Why is there a credit limit of 60 credits to apply?
To help control the initial demand of the minor, students must have a minimum 30 earned credits (including transfer credit). At least 15 of these credits must be earned at UWL. Students with more than 60 earned credits may not be eligible to apply for admission. However, if you have already taken many of the core or elective courses through other programs of study but exceed the 60-credit limit, please apply during the application window of Sept 1 - Nov 1 or contact the Program Coordinator. If there is space available, we will review applicants on a case-by-case basis.

What are some professional organizations in Neuroscience?
Society for Neuroscience: www.sfn.org

What are some graduate programs in Neuroscience?
Graduate programs will periodically contact us with information to share with undergraduate students interested in neuroscience.

What are some things I can do in Neuroscience?

Most of the fields associated with neuroscience require doctorate-level education, but some careers are also available to people with master’s and bachelor’s degrees. Like in many fields, the more practical experience you can get, the more likely it is that you can find a job in your field. Students pursuing the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Minor who do not go on to graduate training should find internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer experiences that help them find work in a neuroscience-related field.

Entry level careers