BS Systems Neuroscience at Pennsylvania State University

The Bachelor of Science in Systems Neuroscience provides a rigorous interdisciplinary foundation in the study of the nervous system. Students will explore how the brain and nervous system function at all levels, from molecules and cells to behavior, cognition, and disease. Core coursework covers fundamental principles of neuroscience, including cellular and molecular neurobiology, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology, and how these principles apply to neural systems that govern processes ranging from sensation and movement to behavior and complex cognition.

Faculty: College of Health and Human Development  |  Duration: minimum 121 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 121 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Biobehavioral Aspects of Genetics, Values and Ethics in Biobehavioral Health Research and Practice, Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Lecture, Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Laboratory, Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Lecture, Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Laboratory.

Career pathways

Students with an undergraduate degree in Systems Neuroscience are well-prepared for careers in a range of scientific, clinical, and technical fields that require a foundational understanding of neuroscience. Example areas of employment include: clinical neuroscience and healthcare, neuroscience research and laboratory support, biotechnology development, and pharmaceutical research and development.

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