UNO Applied Biopsychology Program

Applied Biopsychology is an emerging area of psychology concerned with the application of biopsychology to problems of human behavior.  Applied Biopsychology as a discipline has grown out of a need for people who are thoroughly trained in the basic content areas of behavioral science and research methodology.  In addition, the individual is provided with applied training enabling them to translate that basic knowledge into practical application.

Students with graduate training in Applied Biopsychology might, for example, be involved in research and service concerning the neuropsychological and psychophysiological evaluation of brain injured patients, or be involved in the behavioral and electrophysiological testing of sensory disturbances caused by diseases like multiple sclerosis.  Others may develop and study animal models of human disease states in an attempt to understand neuropathology.  Still others might collaborate in interdisciplinary research focused on understanding the physiological and psychological aspects of drug addiction or hormone disturbances.  Training people with these types of applied skills requires not only course work and research, but also practical experience in a variety of applied settings.  UNO’s urban location maximizes the opportunity for links with the medical and human services community that provide this practical experience through practica and internships. For more information, please see our Applied Biopsychology Program Brochure (in Adobe format).

For additional questions, please contact Kevin W. Greve, Director, Applied Biopsychology Program, at (504) 280-6185 or kgreve@uno.edu

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last modified 09/07/04.