Be on the cutting edge. Neuroscience at the University of St. Thomas explores the various factors behind neural processes with interdisciplinary coursework from the natural and social sciences. You will have multiple opportunities to get involved with your fellow students, and also partner with faculty on impactful research.
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary, research-intensive major offering a diverse array of courses exploring the biological, physiological and psychological processes behind neural processing. Engaging students in research is a core emphasis for our faculty, so you will have the opportunity to collaborate on innovative research in lab and field settings. Our graduates often go on to work in healthcare or pursue an advanced degree.
By diving into foundational courses in biology and chemistry, you gain the necessary skills to perform cutting-edge scientific techniques in advanced courses as you progress in your college career. Your time at St. Thomas culminates with a capstone course exploring topics ranging from molecular biology to research issues in cognition.
You begin by taking courses in biology, chemistry, calculus and psychology. From there, you complete advanced neuroscience classes and electives that pique your interest. We recommend connecting with a faculty member so you can carefully plan your undergraduate career at St. Thomas.
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
Minor in Neuroscience
By diving into foundational courses in biology and chemistry, you gain the necessary skills to perform cutting-edge scientific techniques in advanced courses as you progress in your college career. Your time at St. Thomas culminates with a capstone course exploring topics ranging from molecular biology to research issues in cognition.
You begin by taking courses in biology, chemistry, calculus and psychology. From there, you complete advanced neuroscience classes and electives that pique your interest. We recommend connecting with a faculty member so you can carefully plan your undergraduate career at St. Thomas.
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
Minor in Neuroscience
Unique course offerings
This course covers fundamental biological processes in the brain and nervous system, the role of the nervous system in human and animal behavior, and how environmental influences impact these processes at the cellular and organismal levels.
How do contemplative practices, such as meditation or yoga, change the brain, mind and body? This class examines the scientific evidence for the neurobiological effects of contemplation and how these relate to changes in emotion, cognition and behavior.
This course examines the biological aspects of drug action and effects, and drug addiction. It also explores drug addiction from a psychological perspective and discusses how drug addiction can be treated.
Dr. Prichard’s expertise is in sleep and circadian rhythms.
Dr. Heimovics focuses on topics like hormones and behavior.
Neuroscience students at St. Thomas gain a practical skill set and knowledge because of our program’s interdisciplinary nature. No matter what their path is after graduation, our students are ready for the next chapter in their lives.
There is more to learn about St. Thomas; including our ranking as a Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report, the many classroom and extracurricular activities that will be part of your student experience and so much more. Schedule a visit to see our beautiful campus or start your application today.