Neuroscience
Study neuroscience theories and research methods
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
Resources
Concentrations/Tracks
- Behavioral/Cognitive
- Cellular/Molecular
- Computational
- Integrative
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
- Post-graduate study
- Science writer
87%
of Neuroscience graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.
Major Requirements
?Course Requirements
Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
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BIO 191 | GENERAL BIOLOGY I FOR SCIENCE MAJORS | 4 |
BIO 192 | GENERAL BIOLOGY II FOR SCIENCE MAJORS | 4 |
BIO 193 | GENERAL BIOLOGY III FOR SCIENCE MAJORS | 4 |
Select one of the following: | 4-6 | |
CHE 130 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY |
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CHE 120 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY IP and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY |
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Select one of the following: | 4-6 | |
CHE 132 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II |
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CHE 122 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY IIP and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II |
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Select one of the following: | 4 | |
CHE 228 |
SURVEY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY and SURVEY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY |
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CHE 230 |
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I |
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PSY 105 | INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY I | 4 |
PSY 106 | INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY II | 4 |
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
BIO 206 |
BIOSTATISTICS | |
PSY 240 |
STATISTICS I | |
IT 223 |
DATA ANALYSIS | |
MAT 242 |
ELEMENTS OF STATISTICS | |
NEU 201 | INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE | 4 |
NEU 301 | RESEARCH METHODS IN NEUROSCIENCE | 4 |
NEU 390 | NEUROSCIENCE CAPSTONE | 4 |
Concentration Requirements
Students must also complete the requirements from one concentration: Behavioral/Cognitive Neuroscience; Cellular/Molecular Neuroscience; Computational Neuroscience; Integrative Neuroscience. Students are limited to only declaring one concentration.
Students are advised to talk with their advisor before double majoring, because some major combinations are prohibited. No more than 50% of the credits that apply to one major may be drawn from another major.
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