Neuroscience B.S.

Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that studies how the brain and nervous system shape behavior, thinking, emotion and mental illness.

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience draws on psychology, biology, chemistry, physics and computer science. Your courses run from cellular and molecular mechanisms to the brain systems behind thinking and behavior.

You build skills in:

  • Psychology and biology
  • Statistics and data analysis
  • Experimental design

Research

MRI scans of a human brain, seen from the side and from above.

You get hands-on research experience that builds your critical thinking and analysis skills. Your research can lead to conference presentations and co-authored publications.

Degree requirements

The course catalog is the official home for courses and the four-year plan.

Degree requirements and four-year plan

Where graduates go

  • Medical and professional school
  • Biomedical research
  • Biotechnology and pharmaceutical work
  • Public health
  • Health policy

How to apply

Apply through Undergraduate Admissions. If you're transferring, you can request a credit evaluation.

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