Its hallmarks include strong academics, hands-on research, individual attention, and proven student and alumni success.

For more than 10 years, the neuroscience program?has been an impressive pipeline to post-graduate opportunities.?Since 2010, 86?percent of BW neuroscience students who?have applied?to medical school or graduate programs?have received acceptance.

The comprehensive program focuses on the brain and its functions, including structure, physiology, pharmacology, and cognitive and behavioral functions.

Starting freshman year, you can collaborate with faculty on real-world research spanning neurodegeneration, learning and memory, anxiety, sensory perception and other topics. You?ll gain hands-on experience in experimental design, data collection and scientific writing.

Independent research studies and a required empirically based senior thesis bridge theoretical learning with practical application. Opportunities to work on funded research projects bring a real-world component to your studies.