Neuroscience and Behavior Bachelor’s Degree

Are you fascinated by the workings of the brain and nervous system?

Through Fisher’s neuroscience and behavior program, you’ll explore the intersection of psychology, biology, and neuroscience to explain human behaviors and cognition.

Responding to a growing demand for expertise in brain science, this program equips you for a rewarding career in research, health care, and education fields. Neuroscience combines rigorous scientific training with practical skills, giving you the tools to understand the brain and address neurological and psychological challenges.

Program Overview

Throughout the program, you will learn about various neurological and psychological phenomena including behavior, the senses, movement, emotions, and various disorders.

Neuroscience Theories and Applications

Move from theory to practice as you develop a deeper understanding of the structure and function of the human nervous system, cellular and molecular neurobiology, and neuropsychology. Courses prepare you to apply practical insights into brain research, clinical applications, and cognitive processes through direct laboratory experiences.

Interdisciplinary Scientific Inquiry

Foundational concepts in modern psychiatric care and neuroscience provide a broad knowledge base that includes modern understanding of developmental disorders, various pathologies of neurological systems, the role of microbiology in neurological care, and more. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to pursue graduate study or work in neuroscience and mental health while understanding the connections between both.

Life After Fisher

Graduates of the neuroscience and behavior program may find employment in several capacities, including:

Lab technician
Health educator
Technical writer
Clinical researcher
Mental health specialist

The neuroscience and behavior program prepares you with a solid foundation for graduate work in neuroscience, medical school, or related fields such as psychology, counseling, and social work.

“ Students have expressed increasing interest in neuroscience, particularly with the exciting developments in human cognition. The field is growing rapidly, and it is crucial that we continually evolve and introduce new programs to stay at the forefront of scientific discovery. ”

Ann Marie Fallon
Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences