The human brain may be the single most complex living structure in the world, and therefore requires both a breadth and depth in learning and study.
Drawing from a wide breadth of topics from genetics to human psychopathology to the philosophy of the mind, Emmanuel's major in neuroscience offers interdisciplinary core courses and the flexibility to tailor electives to you personal interests. You will develop qualitative and critical thinking skills that will be put to use while engaged in a year-long internship.
Pires ’24 Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Meet the Faculty
Our distinguished faculty conduct research with undergraduates, including using mouse models.
Along with areas of knowledge and major requirements, you will cultivate essential values in the classroom and complete two courses in each area:
- Social Justice (SJ): Develop knowledge, skills, values and motivation to participate beneficially in activities of personal and public concern.
- Diversity & Multiculturalism (DM): Understand the complexity of identity the historical truths of different cultural perspectives to address bias and examine contemporary social issues.
One hundred percent of Emmanuel students complete an internship as part of the core curriculum. In a city as dynamic as Boston, your options are bound only by the limits of your curiosity.
Neuroscience majors put their classroom- and lab-based learning into practice completing original research alongside faculty on campus, or with research or clinical internships at nearby institutions such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, McLean Hospital, the Broad Institute, and more.
In all majors, the Capstone Experience involves completing a significant piece of work that requires the integration and application of learning from multiple courses.
All Neuroscience majors complete a two-semester capstone experience during senior year, choosing a neuroscience experience on campus or off campus at any number of institutions. Neuroscience students engage in empirical research either with human subjects or using animal models. Students interested in medicine or pre-health may choose to work in a purely clinical setting in area hospitals or clinics. This year-long experience sets Emmanuel graduates apart when seeking employment or graduate school admission post-graduation.
Science & Health Spotlight
