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What does a neuroscientist do?

Conduct Research to Try to Better Understand the Nervous System

Work with Other Scientists to Conduct Experiments

Analyze the Data, Design New Experiments, Solve Problems

Collect

Analyze

Report

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Present Results from Research at Conferences, Publish Findings

Apply for Grant Money to Fund Additional Studies

Successful Experiments may go into Clinical Trials to Help Patients

What does a neuroscientist do?

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What can you learn by majoring in neuroscience?

Neuroscience Major for Undergraduates at CWRU

Learn the Fundamental Principles of Neuroscience

Conduct Neuroscience Research

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Case Western Reserve University�Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

CAS General Education Requirements

SAGES Requirements

First Year Seminar

University Seminar (2 courses)

Department Seminar

Capstone

Writing Portfolio

Biology Core Courses (required):

  • BIOL 214/214L: Genes, Evolution & Ecology
  • BIOL 215/215L: Cells and Proteins
  • BIOL 216/216L: Development and Physiology

Programming Course (choose 1):

  • ENGR 131: Elementary Computer Programming
  • BIOL 321: Design and Analysis of Biological Experiments

Mathematics (required):

  • MATH 125: Math and Calculus Applications for Life, Managerial and Social Sciences I (or 121)
  • MATH 126: Math and Calculus Applications for Life, Managerial and Social Sciences II (or 122)
  • STAT 312:  Basic Statistics for Engineering and Science (or 313)

Chemistry (required):

  • CHEM 105: Principles of Chemistry I
  • CHEM 106: Principles of Chemistry II
  • CHEM 113: Principles of Chemistry Laboratory
  • CHEM 223: Intro Organic Chemistry I (or 323)
  • CHEM 224: Intro Organic Chemistry II (or 324)
  • CHEM 233: Intro Organic Chemistry Lab I

Physics (required):

  • PHYS 115: Introductory Physics I
  • PHYS 116: Introductory Physics II

Cellular/Molecular elective (choose one):

  • BIOL 326: Genetics
  • BIOL 325: Cell Biology
  • BIOC 307: Introduction to Biochemistry
  • CHEM 328: Introductory Biochemistry I

Ecology/Evolution elective (choose one):

  • BIOL 225: Evolution
  • BIOL 351: Principles of Ecology

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Case Western Reserve University�Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

Neuroscience (required):

  • NEUR 166: Explorations in Neuroscience
  • NEUR 201: Fundamentals of Neuroscience I
  • NEUR 202: Fundamentals of Neuroscience II

For more information, visit the Neurosciences Department Website

Neurobiology core courses (choose 2):

  • BIOL 373: Intro to Neurobiology
  • BIOL 322: Sensory Biology
  • BIOL 358: Animal Behavior
  • BIOL 374 Neurobiology of Behavior
  • NEUR 301: Biological Mechanisms of Brain �Disorders
  • PSCL 350: Behavior Genetics

Neuroscience research (minimum 6 credits):

  • BIOL 388, 390: Independent Research
  • BIOL 388S: Capstone research
  • NEUR 388, 390: Independent Research
  • NEUR 388S: Capstone research

Neuroscience electives (minimum 2 courses; At least 1 course taken from a non-Biology department):

  • BIOL 302: Human Learning and the Brain
  • BIOL 378: Computational Neuroscience
  • BIOL 385: Seminar on Biological Processes in Learning and Cognition
  • PSCL 101: General Psychology
  • PSCL 352: Physiological Psychology
  • PSCL 379: Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
  • COGS 102: Introduction To Cognitive Neuroscience
  • COGS 201: Human Cognition in Evolution and Development
  • COGS 215: Words and Mind
  • COGS 305: Social Cognition and the Brain
  • COSI 305: Neuroscience of Communication and Communication Disorders
  • COSI 357: Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders
  • PHIL 311: Neuroethics
  • PHIL 366: Brain, Mind and Consciousness
  • MATH 333: Math and Brain

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What can you do with a Degree in Neuroscience?

  • Research and Education
    • Basic or clinical research within academic/biotech/pharma/government (NIH)
    • Instructor, Lecturer or Professor at a K-12 school or University, Educator in community outreach
    • Dean, Advisor or Coordinator of an academic program
    • Data analyst, biostatistician, artificial intelligence/brain-machine interfaces
  • Health and Medicine
    • Physician, Pharmacist, Nurse, Psychologist, Veterinarian (Advanced Degrees Required)
    • Social Worker, Case Manager, Therapist (Behavioral Health, Occupational, Speech, etc.)
    • MRI Technician, Histopathologist, Biostatistician, Biomedical Engineer
  • Writing and Publishing
    • Scientific writer, editor, publisher, graphic artist or medical illustrator, advertising/marketing
    • Science education blogger, educator for community outreach, scientific consulting
  • Business and Law
    • Grants specialist, Chief Scientific Officer or Executive Director for private companies or foundations
    • Medical Science Liaison, Sales Representative or Spokesperson for the pharmaceutical industry
    • Patent Lawyer, Specialized Lawyer in neurological disorders, Scientific Consultant/Forensics Specialist

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What can you do with a Degree in Neuroscience?

Further Education

    • Graduate School (MS, MEd, PhD, PsyD, MBA)
    • Medical School (MD, DO)
    • Physician Assistant School (PA)
    • Physical Therapy School (DPT)
    • Nursing School (BSN, CNP)
    • Pharmacy School (PharmD)
    • Dental School (DMD, DDS)
    • Veterinary School (DVM)
    • Law School (JD)

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