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

• Major Requirements
• Schedule of Classes
• Department Website

Concentrations/Tracks

• Behavioral/Cognitive
• Cellular/Molecular
• Computational
• Integrative

• Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered

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

More career info

87%

of Neuroscience graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.

Major Requirements

?Course Requirements

Course	Title	Quarter Hours
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 & CHE 131	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
CHE 120 & CHE 131	GENERAL CHEMISTRY IP and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
Select one of the following:		4-6
CHE 132 & CHE 133	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
CHE 122 & CHE 133	GENERAL CHEMISTRY IIP and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
Select one of the following:		4
CHE 228 & CHE 229	SURVEY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY and SURVEY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
CHE 230 & CHE 231	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
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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