Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
The inter-college program in neuroscience reflects the cross-cutting, interdisciplinary nature of this emerging science.
The interdisciplinary curriculum of the Neuroscience major integrates multiple fields of study, giving students a strong foundation in understanding brain function across various levels while allowing them to begin specializing within the broad discipline of neuroscience. Students enrolled in either the Mellon College of Science or the Dietrich College may pursue Neuroscience as a primary major within any of the three available concentrations. This major is not available as an additional major and is subject to double counting restrictions. Please see the for specific degree requirements.
The major includes course offerings from the departments of Psychology, Biology, and Computer Science, and the opportunity to specialize in Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or Computational Neuroscience. All of these fields share the goal of understanding neural processes, and how these processes give rise to perception, memory, and learning.
Learning Outcomes for the B.S. in Neuroscience
Students pursuing a major in Neuroscience will:
- Gain a broad understanding of Neuroscience at many different levels of analysis, including: cellular biology of the brain, brain systems, cognitive brain function, and computational brain modeling
- Gain an understanding of the sciences underlying Neuroscience, including: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cognition and Psychology, and other emerging areas
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of brain function in health and disease
- Be familiar with neuroanatomy & neurophysiology and their implications for nervous system function
- Be prepared for advanced study in neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, and/or neural computation
- Be able to collaborate with Neuroscientists across a wide range of systems and levels of analysis
- Prepare for careers in Neuroscience related companies, Neuroscience research, and/or medicine
- Be prepared for specialization within subfields of Neuroscience given their concentration selection