Below is a model sequence of courses for PNB majors to help you ensure that all major and graduation requirements are met. Students are encouraged to discuss any questions or concerns with your assigned advisor as soon as possible to ensure your academic and professional goals are met.
| Year One |
|---|
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
14 credits |
14 credits |
| Year Two |
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| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
17 credits
*Advising recommends students consider taking MATH 1132Q (Calculus II) over the summer, for example at a community college, to reduce course load. |
15 credits |
| Year Three |
|---|
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
17 credits |
16 credits |
| Year Four |
|---|
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
17 credits |
15 credits |
Total credits: 123, including 27 credits in PNB
Other notes:
- • Course sequence: The above sequence of courses is a sample. Actual sequencing may vary based on advising and student goals. University Common Curriculum and competency requirements can be found here: https://catalog.uconn.edu/undergraduate/common-curriculum/
- • PNB courses: See a full list of PNB undergraduate major requirements and courses, including those in the Physiology, Neurobiology, and Experiential groups, here: https://pnb.uconn.edu/undergraduate/
- • Electives: The total number of elective courses needed to meet the 120 credits for graduation will vary depending on the number of credits assigned to each course. Elective courses could include classes to work towards a minor, undergraduate research, classes required for the professional program you plan to pursue, or any course a student is interested in.
- Note: This plan of study assumes the foreign language requirement is completed prior to admission to the university. If this is not completed upon enrollment, foreign language classes may be taken as an “Elective” in this model.
- Note: Students who are bringing in transferred college credits (i.e. AP or ECE course credits) when they enter their freshman year may be required to take fewer elective courses to meet the graduation credit requirement.
- Commonly pursued professional pathways by PNB undergraduates:
- Medical school: CHEM 2445 is heavily suggested, as well as courses like Statistics or Biostatistics, Psychology, and others (see the UConn Pre-Health advising website for a complete list)
- Dental school: CHEM 2445, BIOL 1108, and MCB 2610 are recommended (see the UConn Pre-Health advising website for a complete list)
- PA school: MCB 2610 and AH 2001 are recommended (see the UConn Pre-Health advising websitefor a complete list)
- • Chemistry sequence: While the major allows different chemistry sequences to meet program requirements, chemistry sequence taken will be dependent on career goal and graduate program admission criteria. Students should consult with their advisor for appropriate courses to complete this requirement.
- • Gen Eds/Common Curriculum: Which CA or TOI a gen ed from a given semester satisfies is flexible, as long as all requirements are satisfied by graduation.
- • Honors: Honors students must have at least 6 honors credits per semester and 15 honors credits at 2000 level or above in their major (including at least 3 towards their thesis)