Neuroscience
Bachelor of Science
(Faculty of Science)
What is Neuroscience?
Neuroscience is a rapidly expanding branch of the life sciences that deals with the form, function, development and evolution, as well as disease and repair of nervous systems. Central to the study of neuroscience is the desire to understand the molecular and cellular foundations of the behavioral processes that allow animals and humans to respond to the challenges encountered in daily life
General Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission applicants are required to present the appropriate high school subjects and a competitive average.
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Transfer Students:
- Transfer students must present the competitive average plus the following specified courses:
Neuroscience
Students are required to present the following courses with a minimum grade of C- or better in each course:
- Biology 231 and 233
- Chemistry 201 and 203
- one of Mathematics 249 or 251 or 281 or AMAT 217
- one of Mathematics 211 or 221 or 253 or 283 or AMAT 219
- Psychology 205
Why Study Neuroscience?
Advancing our knowledge of these topics is essential, not only from the perspective of knowledge creation, but also to meet the challenges of various nervous system disorders that threaten health and wellness. You will be engaged in a research-intensive curriculum that emphasizes experiential learning and an appreciation of other important academic disciplines. You’ll graduate with a broad and comprehensive understanding of the nervous system; its physiology, pathology and treatment of disease.
What will the student study in the first year?
In addition to the core courses in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, you’ll take Neuroscience 201 that will provide an introduction to clinical, cognitive, behavioural, systems, cellular and molecular neuroscience, with emphasis on applied, translational, and basic research. Immediately following first year, you will participate in Neuroscience 301, a 3 week Spring Session field course that will offer hands-on experience in hypothesis generation, experimental design, data collection and analysis, core concepts, techniques, issues of animal ethics and experimentation.
What will the student study in later years?
In the senior years, you will be exposed to courses that will focus on behavioral and cognitive neuroscience and the social, cellular, molecular and genetic aspects of neuroscience. You’ll consider neuroscience from a historical and ethical perspective as well as study evolutionary, pharmacological and neuropsychological neuroscience.
What can the student do with their degree?
The rapid growth in neuroscience is creating a need for undergraduate students with a broad background in neuroscience related disciplines. The highly qualified graduates of the program are required in Alberta by the health and social service professions, industry and the provincial government. They are also essential to maintain Alberta’s place at the forefront of neuroscience research. Graduates of this program will be qualified to apply to professional programs such as Medicine, Physiotherapy, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine, and graduate programs in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biotechnology and Biology.
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