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Neuroscience, BS

The BS in Neuroscience puts you at the intersection of biology, psychology, and technology—training the next generation of researchers, clinicians and innovators who will unlock the mysteries of the human brain.

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About this Program

Neuroscience: An Interdisciplinary Degree with Real-World Impact

Neuroscience is one of the fastest-growing areas in the life sciences. From the molecules of memory to the circuits behind creativity, emotion and thought, our BS in Neuroscience prepares you to ask the big questions and build the skills to answer them, in the lab, the clinic, or wherever your curiosity leads.

The B.S, Neuroscience, has an interdisciplinary curriculum grounded in biology, chemistry, psychology and mathematics, and also provides you flexibility to expand your interests into related fields through guided areas of emphasis in biological, behavioral and cognitive, or computational neuroscience, all backed by structured advising and academic planning. 

Seattle University’s proximity and connections to internationally recognized neuroscience research institutions offer unparalleled opportunities for undergraduate research, internships, and employment for our students.  

Rooted in Jesuit tradition, our academics teach more than technical excellence. We help you develop lifelong intellectual, professional and personal skills to build a successful career and a life of purpose. 

Whether your goal is to pursue graduate or professional school, conduct research or launch a career in health care, biotechnology, education, or technology, a B.S. in Neuroscience provides the skills and expertise for a wide range of future opportunities. 

Neuroscience BS at a Glance

Our focus on undergraduate education means you’ll have innovative faculty in every course, not graduate student instructors. They will help you build valuable skills in scientific research, critical thinking, data interpretation and problem-solving. 

Graduates of the Neuroscience program will be able to:

  • Explain how fundamental principles of neuroscience (i.e., molecular, cellular, systems and behavioral levels) characterize neural processes and how they apply to interdisciplinary perspectives of real-world problems.
  • Evaluate neuroscience research and its impacts, both empirical and ethical, on society and on themselves.
  • Communicate complex neuroscience research and ethical implications to both scientific and general audiences through formal presentations and written reports.
  • Design and conduct neuroscience experiments using ethical design approaches, common neuroscience laboratory techniques (e.g., microscopy, electrophysiology, neuroimaging basics), appropriate statistical analysis, and collaborative teams.
  • Reflect on their personal and academic interests to shape an interdisciplinary path within neuroscience that aligns with their career goals.

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