It's great that you're interested in the Neuroscience major at The Ohio State University. On this website you can find an overview of the requirements of the major, including a sample four-year curriculum, as well as descriptions of the courses offered in the neuroscience major.
The Neuroscience major leads to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and its associated coursework represents the true interdisciplinary nature of the field. The University is home to approximately 85 neuroscientists conducting scholarly research in all of the sub-disciplines that make up the exciting and rapidly evolving area of neuroscience. Our major capitalizes on the expertise and breadth of this renowned faculty group with members from 6 different colleges (Arts & Sciences; Biological Sciences; Medicine; Dentistry; Engineering; and Mathematics/Physical Sciences) and numerous departments within these colleges teaching the major’s courses. As a Neuroscience major you will benefit from being taught by the very world-class faculty that is generating the ground-breaking results described in your textbooks! There are also opportunities for you to contribute to this state-of-the-art research as an undergraduate research assistant. You will also be able to participate in the Honors Program and various neuroscience-related internships.
A degree in Neuroscience provides not only a strong foundation for graduate work in Neuroscience and Psychology, but also for professional programs in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, veterinary science, and law. In addition, as a rigorous B.S. degree in the life sciences it prepares you for employment, upon graduation, in a number of areas, including: positions in hospital or research laboratories, health services, and pharmaceutical sales.
The expert advising staff and faculty of the Neuroscience major look forward to helping you proceed through your academic program. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about our Neuroscience degree program.
Sincerely,
John P. Bruno, Ph.D.
Director of Neuroscience Major
Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Psychiatry