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Neuroscience (BS)
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DePaul’s Neuroscience bachelor’s degree program is an interdisciplinary program that draws from the natural, behavioral and computational science fields.
In the program, you’ll learn:
- fundamental concepts that underlie the function of the nervous system on a cellular and molecular level
- how the nervous system produces behavior and cognition
- the role of computer science and mathematics in new technologies and therapies within the field
- neuroscience research methods and theory through scientific investigation, laboratory experience and research opportunities
Your Neuroscience bachelor’s degree will prepare you for a wide range of science-related careers, including pursuing a professional degree in health and/or medicine.
Classes
Coursework
- Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Chemistry
- Data Analysis
- Introduction to Computational Neuroscience
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- Molecular Biology
- Neurobiology
- Neuroethics
- Psychology
- Statistics
Concentrations/Tracks
- General
- Behavioral/Cognitive
- Cellular/Molecular
- Computational
Career Options
Common Career Areas
- Artificial intelligence
- Biomedical research
- Clinical researcher
- Data Analysis
- Health educator
- Medical school
- Neuroeconomics
- Neuroimaging
- Neuromarketing
- Neuropsychology
- Nonprofit work
- Nursing school
- Pharmaceutical sales
- Physical/occupational/speech therapy
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- Post-graduate study
- Science writer
More career info
87%
of Neuroscience graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.
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