- Interdisciplinary field: Requires an understanding of a broad range of methods of inquiry, ranging from basic "bench" sciences methods (such as cell and molecular biology) to clinical methods associated with the study of medical disorders or disease states.
- Challenging curriculum: It's constantly evolving to reflect the exciting new discoveries made in neurobiology. The curriculum features a strong life science foundation, research methods, and a strong core of neuroscience courses.
Neuroscience is an exciting and challenging interdisciplinary field in which scientists study the anatomy, physiology, and function of the nervous system.
Often described as one of the "last frontiers," neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and how it regulates behavior. Psychology and biology have been the traditional disciplines that share this interest, but fields such as communication sciences, physics, computer science and other diverse fields are also interested in neuroscience. Discover neuroscience.
Limitless opportunity
At UVM, we place a strong emphasis on research experience—as a neuroscience major you’ll be encouraged to gain laboratory experience as part of a research program of a UVM faculty member. With nearly 100 neuroscience faculty at UVM, there are many opportunities for you to become involved in cutting-edge research.
Research the UVM way
Our neuroscience program reflects UVM’s commitment to a broad interdisciplinary research approach, equipping you with perspectives from faculty in biology, psychological science, communication science and disorders, neurological sciences and other researchers at UVM. This range of gives you many exit ramps along the broad artery of neuroscience.
A degree of flexibility
Our curriculum gives you the freedom to select advanced courses that will prepare you for a wide variety of careers, including graduate study, medical school and other health-care career options like laboratory technician positions and science writing.