Undergraduate Neuroscience Certificate
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary approach that provides explanations of behavior in terms of the activities of the brain. Neuroscientists explain how millions of neurons operate to allow us to think & use information, interact with others, and experience the world.
Neuroscience coursework at Mizzou explores many topics.
- Human memory and cogntion
- Medical physiology
- Biolelectricity and neural signaling
- Pharmacology
Students can explore this exciting field through coursework in psychology, biology, physiology & pharmacology, and engineering. Then, these courses can be brought together to earn the Neurscience Certificate. This transcripted certificate allows students to demonstrate their training at Mizzou to employers and graduate & medical programs.
What are the requirements for the Neuroscience Certificate?
To receive a Certificate in Neuroscience, an undergraduate student must complete 12 credit hours of approved coursework.
- All certificate coursework must be completed at the University of Missouri – Columbia.
- At least 6 of the 12 credit hours must be 3000-level or above.
- A maximum of 6 credit hours from any department may be applied to the 12 credit hour requirement.
- Certificate course grades must be C or better, no C- or below will be accepted.
- A maximum of 3 pre-approved credit hours may be in Special Problems/Research, Readings or Internship coursework. Students must demonstrate the experiential learning is related to neuroscience.
I'm not earning my degree in Psychology, can I still earn the Certificate?
Yes! Any undergraduate student is eligible to receive a certificate in Neuroscience.
What are the approved courses for the Certificate?
Updated 12/18/2020
Biological Engineering 4070 |
Bioelectricity |
Biological Engineering 4075 |
Brain Signals & Brain Machine Interfaces |
Biological Sciences 3700 |
Animal Physiology |
Biological Sciences 4500 |
Neurobiology |
Biological Sciences 4590/Electrical & Computer Engineering 4590 |
Computational Neuroscience |
Biological Sciences 4640 |
Behavioral Biology |
Electrical & Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Biological Engineering/Biological Sciences/Psychology 2001 |
World of Neuroscience |
Electrical & Computer Engineering 4590/Biological Sciences 4590 |
Computational Neuroscience |
Medical Pharmacology & Physiology 3202 |
Elements of Physiology |
Medical Pharmacology & Physiology 4202 |
Medical Physiology |
Psychology 2110 |
Learning, Memory, and Cognition |
Psychology 2210 |
Mind, Brain, and Behavior |
Psychology 2220 |
Drugs and Behavior |
Psychology 3140 |
Cognitive Psychology |
Psychology 3150 |
Human Memory |
Psychology 3160 |
Perception and Thought |
Psychology 4110 |
Perception |
Psychology 4210 |
Physiological Psychology |
Psychology 4003 |
Topics - Pain and the Brain |
Psychology 4240 |
Cognitive Neuroscience |
Psychology 4570 |
Pediatric Neurospychology |
Psychology 4974 |
Psychology of Art Capstone |
I graduated already, can I get the Certificate?
A certificate must be completed and awarded at the same time as the MU undergraduate degree – certificates cannot be claimed after graduation.
I completed the coursework. How do I claim my Certificate?
To officially declare your Certificate go to this link: https://advising.missouri.edu/majors-minors/minors-certificates/
You will receive confirmation after you complete the online form. Once you have received confirmation, you can check your progress toward the certificate by running a degree audit at this link: https://registrar.missouri.edu/degrees-audits/degree-programs-catalogs
Can I do research in neuroscience and apply it to my Certificate?
Yes. A maximum of three credit hours may be in Special Problems/Research, Readings or Internship coursework. Students must demonstrate the experiential learning is related to neuroscience.
What are career opportunities in neuroscience?
Neuroscientists work in many fields including medicine & healthcare, research, pharmacy, and counseling. The British Neuroscience Association recently published a guide Neuroscience: A Career Guide for Students with great information.
Where can I learn more about neuroscience?
The Society for Neuroscience is the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to understanding the brain and the nervous system..
Who should I contact with questions about the Certificate?
Please direct questions to Ms. Jill Edwards and Dr. Dennis Miller in Psychological Sciences.