Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior Concentration, M.S.

Neuroscience and Behavior is the study of the neural and physiological basis of behaviors. This includes the study of psychology, biology, pharmacology, physiology and genetics. This concentration is designed to give students a strong background in both psychology and neuroscience. Graduates of this concentration will be prepared to pursue careers in neuroscience or biomedical research or to apply to doctoral programs. One of the most important prerequisites needed for both research careers and doctoral admission is research experience; therefore, this concentration places a strong emphasis on research participation. Students will be expected to be active members of research teams that make research presentations at professional conferences and culminate in a capstone research experience. Students must take a course in general biology before entering this concentration. To fulfill all prerequisites for graduate courses, students should complete additional courses in general chemistry, anatomy and physiology, statistics, cognitive psychology, physiological psychology and statistics.

Applying to the Program

GRE completion is not required for applicants to this program. Applicants with a last 60-hour GPA of 3.5 or higher or for those who have completed advanced degrees will be automatically admitted. Those with a last 60-hour GPA below 3.5 will be individually reviewed by program faculty, who will make an admission decision based on the application file. Students wishing to enroll in the Neuroscience and Behavior Concentration must be admitted to the Psychology master’s program and formally apply to the concentration online. Instruction for applying can be obtained by contacting Dr. Georgina Moreno, MorenoG@uhcl.edu. All applications will be individually reviewed by program faculty for an admission decision.