Biology: Neurobiology

Education facts

Code: BIOR58

<p>Neurobiology is an internationally important research field where biological basic research and medical research come very close. We teach an introductory course that will allow you to continue with more specialized courses, a degree project and start your own research or get a position in one of the large biomedical companies. At the same time, if you do not want to specialize in this field, the course gives you a broad overview that is very useful in many respects, whether you want to study animal behaviour, ecology, become a science journalist or a teacher.</p> <p>The aim of the course is</p> <ul> <li>to give a thorough introduction to animal and human nervous systems, their important parts and their function and role in behaviour, learning and cognition</li> <li>to give practical skills in basic methods used in the study of neurons and the nervous system</li> <li>to introduce students to read, present and discuss original scientific literature on the subject of neurobiology.</li> </ul>

Entry requirements

90 ECTS credits of scientific or technical studies including knowledge equivalent to at least 7.5 credits of cell biology and 7.5 credits of zoology or physiology. English 6/English Course B.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Biology: Neurobiology

  Lund University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %