University of St. Thomas

Course Details

Bachelor in Neuroscience

Course Description

The University of St. Thomas Neuroscience Program is an interdisciplinary, research-intensive major that combines coursework in several disciplines with neuroscience-specific experiences in both classrooms and labs. Neuroscience is one of the ten most-popular majors in the College of Arts and Sciences, and eight full-time faculty from the Biology and Psychology departments are affiliated with the program. Undergraduate neuroscience at St. Thomas is unique among institutions. Because we are larger than a small college, we have more resources to teach our students in state-of-the-art laboratory techniques, more active faculty to give our students exposure to the latest findings and current issues in the field, and more students to provide a diverse, dynamic academic environment. At the same time, we are small enough that our faculty develop personal relationships with our students, and provide opportunities to collaborate on cutting-edge research in both laboratory and field settings. Engaging undergraduates in research is a core emphasis for our faculty, and all of our faculty collaborate with undergraduate students in their research.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

The neuroscience major prepares students for a wide range of pursuits after graduation. The major is designed with ample flexibility in the junior and senior year to tailor an academic program that best fits your needs and interests. Talk with your advisor early and often about potential career options. Here are just some of the vocational possibilities: Medicine: Work in a clinical setting, or with further training, embark in career as a physician, psychiatrist, veterinarian, physical therapist, pharmacist, dentist, or other health professional. Research: Work as a research technician, or with further training pursue a research career in an academic or industrial setting. Psychology: Work as a behavioral therapist or animal trainer, or with further education, pursue a career in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or chemical dependency counseling. Further options: Enjoy a career in technical writing, law, health care advocacy, pharmaceutical sales, or many other careers that require critical thinking, problem solving, and scientific literacy.




Bachelor in Neuroscience University of St. Thomas