专业介绍

ndergraduate Neuroscience Degree Overview

In addition to its technology-focused curriculum and state-of-the-art laboratories, Georgia Tech’s B.S. in Neuroscience degree offers several key advantages: 

  • Interdisciplinary training. Immersive experiences across multiple fields such as psychology, biology, biochemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering.
  • Flexible degree options. Customized degrees to fit specific interests and career goals.
  • Research opportunities with world-renowned neuroscience researchers.
  • Atlanta location. Atlanta, Georgia is one of the most tech-savvy cities in the U.S. and home to some of the world’s biggest companies.   

As a Neuroscience major, you will develop a basic competence and knowledge of behavioral and cognitive, molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscience. You will develop a strong understanding of the structure and function of the brain and nervous system, and a familiarity with the methods, applied solutions, and technologies that enable new discoveries and support their translation into diagnoses and treatments of brain disorders.

Neuroscience Degree Breadth Specializations and Options


Breadth Specializations

Add a specialization in one of these areas to your degree:

  • Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Health and Medical Sciences (HMED)
  • Health, Medicine and Society (HMS)
  • Health Policies and Economics
  • Law, Science, and Technology (LST)
  • Linguistics
  • Leadership Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Microeconomics of Strategic Analysis
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Science of Mental Health and Well-Being
  • Technology and Business

Learn more about the Breadth Electives required for these specializations.


Options

Increase your competitiveness for jobs and graduate school by adding a designation to your degree.

  • Prepare for medical school. Learn more about the Pre-Health Option.
  • Pursue an in-depth, long-term research experience. Learn more about the Research Option.
  • Build a business perspective into your degree without adding the hours required for a minor. See the course requirements for the Business Option.