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MS students are required to take Fundamentals of Neuroscience (NUIN 401-1, 1 credit) during fall quarter and Advanced Neurobiology and Physiology (NEUROBIO 402, 2 credits) during winter quarter. An elective is chosen by students for fall and spring quarters to round out their course requirement.

Fall Quarter Core Courses:

NUIN 401-1 Fundamentals of Neuroscience (1 credit)
This lecture-style course introduces students to a wide array of topics in neuroscience. The course runs for three quarters, with two general topics covered each quarter. MS students are required to take the first course during fall quarter. Topics include: Cell and Molecular Biology, Development, Sensory Systems, Motor Systems, Regulatory Systems, and Cognition and Behavior. Students are graded each quarter on a midterm and final exam. Required of all first year NUIN graduate students.

NEUROBIO 499 (1 credit)

Independent Research

Fall Quarter Electives Courses:uarter Elective Courses:

Each full-time student is required to take one elective during Fall Quarter. A list of Fall elective courses can be found here.  

Winter Quarter Core Courses:
NEUROBIO-402 Advanced Neurobiology and Physiology (2 credits)
This new course is designed to expose students to cutting-edge research in neurobiology and physiology, and emphasize reading and critical discussion of primary literature.

NEUROBIO-499 (1 credit)

Independent Research

Spring Quarter Core Course:

NEUROBIO-499 (2 credits)

Independent Research

Spring Quarter Electives Courses:
Each full-time student is required to take one elective during Spring Quarter. A list of Spring Quarter electives can be found here.