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Computational Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles from computer science, mathematics, and neuroscience to understand the brain's computational processes. Students learn to model neural systems, analyze neural data, and apply machine learning techniques to study cognitive functions and brain disorders.
STEMInterdisciplinaryNeuroscienceData ScienceTechnology
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“Computational biology is a good major for those who like both programming and biology because it covers a good amount of both”
10/10/2025
“The computational biology major covers a good amount of both programming and biology. It is good for people who like both disciplines.”
10/10/2025
“It’s a really good major for AI and job prospects but def not for someone who doesn’t have the drive lol, it’s a good amount of math and technology”
10/2/2025
“Overalll great, gives you a backing traditional neuroscience for research and or healthcare but teaches you a lot about tech where the future is going”
10/2/2025
“It’s close with quantitative biology but with an emphasis in neurology, which could be a great focus for those interested in brains.”
9/26/2025