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Neuroscience



Neuroscience

The term "neuroscience" was coined in the 1960s to name an interdisciplinary field that focused on both the normal and abnormal structure and function of the nervous system.

That field now sits at the intersection of biology, chemistry and psychology, and  the neuroscience major at Dickinson provides students with rigorous, laboratory-based exposure to the fascinating multidisciplinary study of the brain. Featuring advanced opportunities for research and integrated mentoring, the program is ideal for students planning graduate or professional study in neuroscience, biology, chemistry, psychology, medicine and other related fields.

Upper-division courses allow the student to bring research skills to bear in the laboratory and to integrate skill and knowledge gained in introductory courses. The elective requirements in the major allow students to explore the many facets of neuroscience, and students can then choose to focus on molecular or molar approaches to neuroscience; choose to emphasize biology, chemistry or psychology within their neurosciences major; and explore the ways other fields—such as anthropology, philosophy or sociology—intersect with neuroscience.

Contact Info

Chair

Anthony RauhutProfessor of Psychology

Department Coordinator

Janice Wiss

Phone

717-245-1329

Fax

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Location

James Hall - Rector Complex Room 1225 Mailing Address

Department Features



Student Outcomes

Where Our Students Go From Here

Jobs:

  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • Experimental Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
  • Imugen Inc.
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH
  • National Institutes of Health
  • Shire Pharmaceuticals
  • Society for Neuroscience
  • Takeda Oncology

Graduate Schools:

  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Teachers College, Columbia University
  • University of South Carolina
  • Georgetown University
  • Ohio State University
  • University of Arizona
Where Students Have Interned
  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
  • La Cruz Roja (the Red Cross), Málaga, Spain
  • Mayo Clinic (summer undergraduate research fellowship)
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • World Health Organization
  • Children's National Medical Center

Student Perspectives

“What I love best about the neuroscience major is learning about the nervous system and the brain, along with the coordination that happens between the brain and the body. I find this fascinating, because this dynamic system governs how we function as persons, and it controls simple and complex human behaviors. Aside from the amazing education, the best thing about my Dickinson experience is meeting new people from all over the world and learning about their cultures and ways of life.” 

Seblewongel Enyew '24


Neuroscience News

‘Awe-inspiring’ Science

‘Awe-inspiring’ Science

“It was awe-inspiring, and it confirmed my love of neuroscience.” Future neuroscientist Leo Burchell ’27 describes that remarkable moment, shares his appreciation for poetry and more.

Focused on Brain Science

Focused on Brain Science

Through an impactful internship, neuroscience major Rachel Lind '25 studied mild traumatic brain injury and contributed to research published in a scientific journal.

Internship Spotlight: Kayla Slomeana ’26

Internship Spotlight: Kayla Slomeana ’26

Kayla Slomeana ’26 explores multiple areas of neuroscience research and discovery through her internship at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Students Get Certified Through Local EMS Academy

Students Get Certified Through Local EMS Academy

Pre-health cohort puts in the time and effort, with an eye toward medical careers.

Neuroscience Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2024

Neuroscience Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2024

Neuroscience majors secure jobs at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, and more.

Dickinson Launches Human Anatomy Course

Dickinson Launches Human Anatomy Course

Learn more about Dickinson's first Human Anatomy course.