B.Sc. in NEUROSCIENCE (NSCI) (4YRS)

Neuroscience is the branch of the natural sciences concerned with how the brain and the nervous system control behaviour in both health and disease. This rapidly developing research area includes all aspects of the structure and function of the nervous systems in humans and nonhuman species. It is interdisciplinary in nature and seeks to merge perspectives from molecular biology, genetics, physiology, anatomy, biochemistry and biophysics with those of psychology to understand the mechanisms that control behaviour and cognitive function. Understanding neural processes has applications to a variety of health and psychosocial problems including dementing diseases, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and a wide variety of developmental or drug-induced behavioural and cognitive disorders. This program prepares students for further study in neuroscience, psychology, medicine, speech pathology, and communication disorders, to name a few. Students pursuing a 3-year or 4-year BSc in Neuroscience have the opportunity to take a Business Stream – a set of core courses in the Faculty of Business that will provide them with the skills needed to enter and succeed in industry and business. See the "Science with a Business Stream" section of this Course Calendar. This allows program students with interests in the natural sciences to expand their knowledge of the neural basis of behavior and cognition. Students are required to consult with a Departmental Honours Advisor at the time they enroll in 4000-level courses in the Psychology Department. Appointments for advising are arranged through the departmental secretary at 786-9130. Enrolling in 4000-level courses in the Biology department does not require a consultation with a faculty member.