The undergraduate concentration in neuroscience offers a program of study in the fields of knowledge important to an understanding of brain function. Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary program bringing together neurobiology (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, development) with elements of psychology and cognitive science, as well as mathematical and physical principles involved in modeling neural systems. The degree awarded is the Sc.B. The concentration is administered by the Neuroscience Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (NUCC).
For up-to-date information regarding our concentration, please download our Concentration Handbook.
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Prospective and current students can also see the Neuro DUG (Departmental Undergraduate Group) website for helpful information about the program.
For further information about the concentration you may contact neuroundergrad@brown.edu.
Important Forms
Student/Advisor Concentration Agreement
Important Dates for the 2017 - 2018 Academic Year:
Last date to submit independent study application for Fall: September 14, 2017
Last date to submit independent study application for Spring: February 1, 2018
Honors Deadlines
Students graduating in May 2018:
Application due: September 18, 2017
Final thesis due: April 20, 2018
Poster Session: May 2, 2018
Students graduating in December 2018:
Application due: February 1, 2018
Final thesis due: December 3, 2018
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