BS in Neuroscience

DePaul’s bachelor's degree in Neuroscience 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. By studying neuroscience, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of science-related careers, including pursuing a professional degree in health and/or medicine. Learning Outcomes - Students with a major in Neuroscience will be able to: Describe the structure of the nervous system at the cellular and systems level and will be able to discuss how each component relates to neurological function, behavior, and cognition. Evaluate scientific literature in neuroscience critically, formulate hypotheses, and design scientific experiments through multiple perspectives. Explain basic techniques used in neuroscience research. Process, analyze, model, integrate, and/or interpret data from multiple disciplines within neuroscience. Communicate about neuroscience verbally and in writing in a clear, reasoned, and discipline-specific manner. ? Identify challenges brought to ethical thinking by advances in neuroscience and formulate new ethical questions on the basis of these challenges. Discuss how disciplines such as humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences interact with neuroscience to address historical, contemporary, and future scientific challenges. Career Options - 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, Post-graduate study, Science writer.