Behavioral Neuroscience
Course Overview
This Behavioral Neuroscience major explores how the nervous system governs behavior, thought, and emotion, from molecular mechanisms to complex systems. You will investigate the biological foundations of learning, memory, and neurological and psychiatric disorders. The program provides a powerful foundation for advanced graduate study or direct entry into dynamic healthcare and research careers.
Key Program Highlights
- Study the biological basis of conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, depression, and addiction.
- Gain a multi-level understanding of the nervous system, from cellular to systems-level function.
- Prepare for graduate programs in neuroscience, psychology, medicine, and pharmacology.
- Develop the technical sophistication for careers in biomedical research and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Build a versatile foundation for immediate employment or further professional and academic training.
Course Overview
This Behavioral Neuroscience major explores how the nervous system governs behavior, thought, and emotion, from molecular mechanisms to complex systems. You will investigate the biological foundations of learning, memory, and neurological and psychiatric disorders. The program provides a powerful foundation for advanced graduate study or direct entry into dynamic healthcare and research careers.
Key Program Highlights
- Study the biological basis of conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, depression, and addiction.
- Gain a multi-level understanding of the nervous system, from cellular to systems-level function.
- Prepare for graduate programs in neuroscience, psychology, medicine, and pharmacology.
- Develop the technical sophistication for careers in biomedical research and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Build a versatile foundation for immediate employment or further professional and academic training.
