Students in the Neuroscience concentration will conduct their research studies under the mentorship of a faculty member or an affiliated faculty member of the Department of Neurosciences, an academic unit of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the nervous system and to the comprehensive education and training of students in the neurosciences. Research laboratories of faculty members and affiliated faculty members of the Department of Neurosciences conduct investigations in the fundamental areas of neuroscience, focusing on four main areas of study:
To earn a Concentration in Neuroscience graduate students are required to take the following:
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Course No. |
Course title |
Credit hrs |
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REQUIRED |
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BIOM 509 |
Principles of Neurobiology |
3 |
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Select 2 of the following: |
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BIOM 510 |
Physiology |
3 |
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BIOM 514 |
Immunobiology |
3 |
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BIOM 515 |
Cancer Biology |
3 |
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BIOM 576 |
Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology |
3 |
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MPHY 516 |
Fundamentals of Medical Imaging |
3 |
Following successful completion of the Qualifying Exam and remaining in Good Academic Standing (as defined by the BSGP), graduate training will mainly focus on laboratory research supervised by the student's mentor, and supplemented with the following advanced courses:
| Course No. |
Course title |
Credit hrs |
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REQUIRED |
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BIOM 535 |
Seminar: Neuroscience (1 hr/semester) |
6 |
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BIOM 536 |
Journal Club: Neuroscience (1 hr/semester) |
6 |
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Select at least 3 credit hours of the following: |
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BIOM 505 |
ST: Special topics in Neurosciences (Spring, Even Years) EX: Stem Cells, Developmental Neurotoxicology |
1 |
| BIOM 531 |
Neurophysiology (Fall, Odd Years |
1 |
| BIOM 532 |
Neurochemistry (Spring, Odd Years) |
1 |
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BIOM 533 |
Functional Neuroanatomy (Fall, Even Years) | 1 |
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BIOM 534 |
Neuropharmacology (Spring, Odd Years) | 1 |
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BIOM 538 |
Neurobiology of Alchoholism (Fall, Even Years) | 1 |
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BIOM 539 |
Molecular Neurobiology (Fall, Odd Years) | 1 |
Course substitutions may be made with the prior approval of your Committee on Studies (COS).
Mailing Address
School of Medicine Research Education Office
MSC08-4560
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: (505) 272-1887
Fax: (505) 272-8738
Email: SOMREO@salud.unm.edu
Physical Location:
UNM Health Sciences Center (North Campus)
Reginald Heber Fitz Hall (Building 211)
Room B61