Exhibit 23.2




               Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors


We  consent to the  reference  to our firm under the  caption  "Experts"  in the
Registration  Statement  on  Form  S-3  and  related  Prospectus  of  Neurocrine
Biosciences,  Inc. filed on or about November 13, 2001 and to the  incorporation
by reference  therein of our report dated January 29, 2001,  with respect to the
consolidated  financial statements of Neurocrine  Biosciences,  Inc. included in
its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended  December 31, 2000,  filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.




                                                              Ernst & Young LLP


San Diego, California
November 12, 2001