Neuroscience
Study the structure and function of the nervous system.
As the body’s command center, the brain and nervous system are at the heart of everything we do, think and feel. Neuroscience majors:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the brain from a molecular to a systems level.
- Investigate neuronal mechanisms involved in complex animal and human behaviors.
- Perform original research and communicate your findings.
At A Glance
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12:1Student-to-faculty ratio
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18Average class size
Possible Careers
Study the structure and function of the nervous system.
As the body’s command center, the brain and nervous system are at the heart of everything we do, think and feel. Neuroscience majors:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the brain from a molecular to a systems level.
- Investigate neuronal mechanisms involved in complex animal and human behaviors.
- Perform original research and communicate your findings.
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Last week, I had an interview with an adviser at one of my potential grad schools and they told me, ‘The reason you stick out to me is because of your research experience. Especially in psychology, it’s hard to get that experience as an undergrad.
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Explore the Curriculum
Learn more about the fundamental courses that will offer a roadmap for your academic growth and expertise development.
Build connections across scientific disciplines.
The neuroscience program offers a genuinely interdisciplinary approach to analyzing the workings of the human brain and nervous system.
The major combines scientific knowledge from multiple fields. You’ll take core courses in biology, chemistry, psychology, physiology, philosophy and pharmacology. Then, you’ll work with your professors to select upper-level classes that align with your interests.
In addition, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with faculty in a laboratory setting or conduct your own empirical research.
What You Need to Know
A degree in neuroscience provides a pathway to advanced study in areas such as biology, psychology, clinical psychology, medicine, veterinary medicine and physical therapy. Alumni of graduate-level neuroscience programs may work in nursing homes or with patients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries.
If you’d prefer to jump straight into work, employment opportunities are available directly after graduating —
particularly in laboratory research and the pharmaceutical industry.
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