Neuroscience
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Neuroscience Overview
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that builds on the foundations of the natural and physical sciences, as well as psychology, to examine the structure and function of the nervous system at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and social levels. Building from a broad base of knowledge in biology, psychology, mathematics, and chemistry, students will apply their neuroscience learning to develop skills in written and oral communication, experimental design and interpretation, and clinical decision-making.
With our strong and collaborative interdisciplinary faculty, innovative learning environments, and research opportunities, neuroscience at Chatham is a fascinating and inspiring field of study, grounded by foundations in all branches of science, united by a sense of wonder and mystery.
—ETHAN BLOCK, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Explore the Neuroscience Degree:
The neuroscience major will prepare students for careers and degree programs in neuroscience, neuropsychology, genetic counseling, experimental psychology, neuropharmacology, medicine, physician assistant, and pharmacy.
Our Faculty
Full Faculty
The Science Complex
The Science Complex is Chatham’s 10,000 square-foot laboratory building, which features laboratories, classrooms, and specialized research spaces. A range of equipment is available for student use during courses and faculty-led projects, including tissue culture facilities, fluorescence microscope, multi-modal plate-reader, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, and computational modeling systems.
Funding Opportunities
In addition to giving students curricular laboratory experience and opportunities to perform faculty-guided independent research, Chatham offers funding to provide neuroscience students with money to travel to professional conferences and support their summer research.
Human Cadaver Lab
Chatham has a state-of-the-art cadaver lab that provides hands-on-training, education, and preparation in the study of anatomy, disease sites, dissection, and surgical techniques. A number of cadaver lab visits are available for interested students.
Pre-Med Advising Program
Chatham has a robust pre-med advising program to support and mentor students interested in applying to medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy and optometry programs.
Pre-Med Advising Program : Checkerboard 4 - Pre-Med Advising Program
Research Opportunities
By engaging in guided research projects, students have opportunities to learn cutting edge theoretical and practical skills, while exploring interests in human physiology, evolution, microbiology, environmental chemistry, computational modeling, and more.
Explore Research Opportunities : Checkerboard 5 - Research Opportunities
Integrated Degree Program
Qualified students from the biology program can be admitted early to Chatham's Master of Arts in Biomedical Studies program, saving money and speeding time towards graduation with two degrees.