What is neuroscience? It is the study of the structure and function of the nervous system with a special focus on the brain and its role in behavioral processes, the mechanisms of behavior, and the nature of cognitive function.
Multidisciplinary in nature, neuroscience draws from a number of scientific fields including medicine, biology, psychology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering, and beyond, with the nervous system serving as the common focus.
Study With Us
Neuroscience is one of the most rapidly advancing fields of research and training. There is a high demand for qualified and experienced neuroscience researchers and health-related professionals. Our goal is to prepare a new generation of UAB undergraduates who will be ideally equipped to pursue and succeed in a career in academic or government research, medicine, biotechnology in industry, and other health-related sciences.
Flexible Career Opportunities
Interested in pursuing a career in medicine, research, or other health-related disciplines? Today, there is a high demand for qualified and experienced neuroscience researchers and health-related professionals, and there are many career options including academic or government research, medicine, biotechnology in industry, and other health-related sciences.
Research and Faculty Mentors
Our diverse group of nationally recognized faculty interact with students as investigators, teachers, and mentors. Students have opportunities to receive course credit for original research projects conducted in collaboration with a faculty mentor as well as design and complete hands-on research in the labs of faculty across campus.
