Some of the most challenging questions facing scientists in the 21st century will be answered by Neuroscientists.
unravel the mysteries of the brain
Was Einstein’s brain anatomically or biochemically different from your brain? How does experience rewire the brain? Will the information obtained from the Human Genome Project accelerate a student’s progress in neuropharmacology of addiction and mental illness? What is the likelihood that intelligence-enhancing drugs will be developed in the near future? Are there significant differences between female and male brains? Does stem-cell research hold the promise to repair injured brains? Do the brains of gifted students exhibit elevated metabolic activity? Can imaging techniques such as Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) contribute to our understanding of how consciousness arises in the brain?
Work with Top Faculty
At Ursinus, students work with respected faculty researchers to uncover new knowledge about how the brain functions. How do our experiences wire and rewire our brains? It’s complicated, but with insights from biology, biochemistry, computer science, philosophy, physics, and psychology, we’re more equipped than anyone to find out. Studying neuroscience is intellectually stimulating, personally fulfilling, and professionally rewarding for students passionate about unraveling the mysteries of the brain and its impact on human experience.
Think beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries and approach questions utilizing knowledge gained from biology, biochemistry, computer science, philosophy, physics, and psychology.
Career Preparation
Neuroscience majors graduate with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree that prepares them for careers in academic, medical, biomedical, clinical, government, and pharmaceutical settings. Neuroscience majors often pursue graduate degrees in behavioral sciences, biology, biochemistry, cognitive science, experimental psychology, neuroanatomy, neurobiology, neuropharmacology, neuroscience, occupational therapy, physical therapy, toxicology, or medicine.
Research Roundup
Olivia Losurdo '25, Macey Hoffman '26, and Erin Dychdala' 26 presented their poster, “Differential Effects of tDCS on Frontal Lobe Function in Individuals With and Without Concussions”, at the 2025 World Congress on Traumatic Brain Injury in Montreal. This prestigious conference, hosted by the International Brain Injury Association, saw them join a select group of undergraduates qualifying to present their research. Their abstract will be published in Brain Injury, with a full paper currently in preparation for submission.
Students from Professor of Biology Ellen Dawley's lab attended the University of Scranton's Regional Brain and Behavior Conference, presenting their undergraduate research across a variety of topics in neuroscience and psychology.
