Neuroscience

Special Career Interests

I. Students seeking admission to more experimental psychology related graduate programs should note the following:

A. PSYC-110 and 210 are recommended.

B. Two additional upper level (300-400) psychology courses germane to their area of interest/specialization are recommended.  Students should consult with the Neuroscience Coordinator.

 

II. Students seeking admission to more biologically related graduate programs should note the following:

A. A second year of chemistry is strongly recommended.

B. A fifth course in chemistry is recommended.

C. MATH -241; 242 or 243, and CS-271 are recommended.

 

III. Students seeking admission to schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry and podiatry should note the following:

A. Two years of chemistry and one year of general physics for science majors are required by all of the above schools.

B. Many schools also require one full year of English and some specify one or two semesters of calculus.

C. Students and their advisers should consult the premedical handbook or one of the premedical advisers for requirements of specific schools.

 

IV. Students seeking admission to other health science programs, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, or physician's assistant, should consult the allied health adviser.

 

V. Students who seek employment in a biologically oriented profession should note the following:

A. MATH 241; 242 or 243, and CS 271 are strongly recommended.

B. Economics and Business Administration 100 and 105 are recommended.

A. Additional coursework in communication arts is recommended.

B. Additional coursework in English composition is recommended.