Introduction to Neuroscience
Covers the basic principles of neuroscience, including the structure and function of the nervous system.
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Curriculum and careers
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary major focusing on the study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and neural networks. Students learn about neural mechanisms, cognitive processes, and the physiological and psychological aspects of behavior.
Core course themes
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie neural function and development.
Cognitive Neuroscience
Examines the neural substrates of cognitive processes such as memory, perception, and language.
Neuroanatomy
Provides a detailed study of the anatomical structures of the brain and nervous system.
Behavioral Neuroscience
Focuses on the biological bases of behavior, including learning, emotion, and motivation.
Neuropharmacology
Studies the effects of drugs on the nervous system and behavior.
Common roles
- Neuroscientist
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Biomedical Scientist
- Neuropsychologist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
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MixedCourses & teaching
Neuroscience is an extremely difficult but rewarding major. It was very annoying to have to wait 2 years to start my upper division courses, so a lot of students drop before their 3rd year or do not enjoy the content, but I was very grateful to find the content rewarding. You realize very quickly how fast the field is changing but also how fortunate you are to learn from some of the field's brightest. I really enjoyed the courses and found a lot of my passions from the majory even though the core courses were a bit poorly structured. However, you learn so much during the core courses that you end up finding a niche you want to further explore and the electives help you further pursue it.
Apr 2026
PositiveDifficulty & workload
great major, cant say much about upperdivs but general courses and prereqs were relatively fine and manageable. hardest part is finding a lab to do research with and managing your time with extracurriculars and keeping a good gpa.
Oct 2025
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
Neuroscience is such an interesting major! The capstone aspect is forcing me to step out of my comfort zone to engage in more research experience rather than just clinical experience. I love it so much and plan to do so much with it
Oct 2025
Neuroscience is an interesting yet challenging major. Many of the neuroscience classes here at Emory grade primarily on Exams, giving little to no homework. The information taught in these classes are particularly interesting, making each lecture feel rewarding. The only negative is the difficulty of understanding concepts taught.
Sep 2026
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
It’s heavy at times, but if you find a way to love learning it- collab it with like psychology, it’s great!
Sep 2025
MixedDifficulty & workload
It's very taxxing but good if you're genuinely interested!
Apr 2026
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