Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
Modern Neuroscience is the interdisciplinary study of the nervous system, from the level of individual genes and proteins to mechanisms that govern complex behaviors.
Underpinned by cutting-edge technologies, unprecedented insights are expected to unravel the mechanisms underlying cognition, behavior, emotion, thought, and awareness, and pave the way for applications that will impact healthcare, education, and law and society.
Explore our renowned degree programs below.
Neuroscience
The Department of Neuroscience offers a major and minor in Neuroscience (NSCI).
The NSCI major is tailored to students desiring contemporary in-depth knowledge of how neural circuits function from a molecular, cellular, and systems perspective and how disease processes compromise their performance. Students will also gain experience in laboratory research, with the requirement of at least one semester of research experience.
Neuroscience & Cognitive Science
The Department of Neuroscience and the Program in Cognitive Science jointly offer a B.S. in Neuroscience & Cognitive Science (NSCS). The program is also available at Arizona Online.
The NSCS major is tailored to students seeking a strong overview covering several fields from neuroscience to cognitive science, including psychology, philosophy, and even linguistics.