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Neuroscience

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

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Investigate the brain—from cells to behavior

As a neuroscience major at the University of Delaware, you will investigate how the brain and nervous system shape learning, behavior and health. The interdisciplinary STEM curriculum draws from biology, psychology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and engineering, with topics ranging from neuroanatomy and brain development to neuropharmacology and neurological disorders.

Within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, students benefit from faculty and peer mentoring, undergraduate research, study abroad and individualized field placement and internship opportunities. You may join a faculty lab, earn academic credit for research or continue into advanced research and a senior thesis.

Explore Psychological and Brain Sciences research labs.

This foundation can prepare you for careers in research, health care, human services and data-focused fields or for graduate and professional study in neuroscience, medical school, psychology, biomedical engineering and public health.

AREAS OF STUDY

Neuroanatomy
Neuropharmacology
Integrative Neuroscience
Hormones and Behavior
Epigenetics
Clinical Neuroscience

CAREER OPTIONS

Research Scientist
Neurosurgeon
Neuropathologist
Biomedical Science Journalist
Pharmaceutical Consultant
Patent Specialist
Public Health Administrator

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Behavioral Neuroscience
Medicine
Clinical Psychology
Biomedical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Epidemiology
Genetics

What’s special about this program?

Neuroscience students learn within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, whose undergraduate psychology program ranks in the top 12% nationally according to U.S. News & World Report. Through the department’s relationship with the Center for Biomedical and Brain Imaging, students working in participating research labs may access advanced imaging resources, including Delaware’s first research-dedicated fMRI scanner.

Eligible students can earn a bachelor of science and a master of science in neuroscience through UD’s accelerated 4+1 program. Students can also pursue scholarship, service and professional development through Nu Rho Psi, the national neuroscience honor society.

Explore graduate programs in Psychological and Brain Sciences

Get involved

Active Minds at UD

Nu Rho Psi Honor Society

McNair Scholars

Undergraduate Research Summer Scholars

Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity

Sample curriculum

FRESHMAN

BISC207	Introductory Biology I
ENGL110	Seminar in Composition
MATH115	Pre-Calculus or higher
NSCI100	Psychological & Brain Sciences
UNIV101	First Year Experience
	University Breadth Course
	Foreign Language Course

SOPHOMORE

BISC208	Introductory Biology II
CHEM104	General Chemistry
NSCI320	Introduction to Neuroscience
PSYC209	Measurement & Statistics
	University Breadth Course
	University Multiculture Course
	Foreign Language Course
	Elective Course
	Discovery Learning Experience