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Neuroscience
Why Study Neuroscience at the University of Guelph?
The University of Guelph is a leader in neuroscience, with students learning from experts who regularly contribute to important advancements and discoveries. Our faculty have extensive and wide-ranging expertise, including in neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disease, pain, addictions, stress and trauma, regeneration and repair, and the brain-gut connection.Â
After building a foundation in the biological sciences in your first two years, you can choose from electives focusing on neurobiology; health and disease; computation, modelling and statistics; and psychology. You can also choose to do research in a neuroscience lab for credit.
Neuroscience at the University of Guelph is available as a major or minor. You can choose to pair Neuroscience with another science, or with a business, arts or social science program. The Bachelor of Arts and Science will let you combine neuroscience with an arts subject, as well.
To see all courses offered in this degree, visit our 2024-2025 Academic Calendar.
What is Neuroscience?
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous systems. Are you interested in learning more about our understanding of human and animal health behaviour, brain disorders, and neurological disease?
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Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary program supported by faculty and researchers in four departments: Molecular and Cellular Biology, Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Psychology. Learn more about Neuroscience at Guelph.Â
Gain Valuable Experience Through Co-op
The Neuroscience co-op is a five-year program that includes four paid work terms. Apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to the real world, with hands-on work experiences available in private, non-profit, and governmental organizations. Benefits of co-op include:
- Relevant work experience
- Up to 16 months of work experience
- Earning while learning
- Career exploration
- Professional networking
Students can apply for the co-op program directly from high school or later for in-course admission.
 Study a Rapidly Evolving Field
Neuroscience is a fast-growing and interdisciplinary science that is uncovering the mysteries of how the brain and nervous system function and changing our understanding of animal and human behaviour, cognition, physiology, and health.
 Investigate Complexities of the Brain
Learn about the brain and nervous system from molecular, cellular, sensory motor, physiological, and behavioural perspectives and apply these perspectives to contemporary problems in neurological disease, toxicology, motor control, and psychology.
 Gain Hands-on Experience
Gain hands-on training in the lab working with professors studying neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, pain management, biomechanics, addictions, the gut-brain connection, and more. Take advantage of the co-op program for even more real-world experience.
Hear From Neuroscience Students and Graduates
What Can You Do with a Degree in Neuroscience?
This major prepares students for professional programs in health science (medical, physiotherapy, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, nursing), post-graduate degrees in neuroscience research, and provides a strong foundation for students wishing to pursue careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, public health, teaching, and scientific publishing and journalism.
Here are just a few careers our Neuroscience graduates have successfully pursued:
- Behavioural therapist
- Biotechnology
- Forensic scientist
- Laboratory technician
- Lawyer
- Medical researcher
- Neuroengineer
- Neuroethicist
- Neuromarketer
- Neuroscientist
- Nurse
- Occupational therapist
- Pharmacist
- Physical therapist
- Physician
- Psychiatrist
- Psychologist
- Public health and policy
- Science communications and journalism
- Social worker
- Speech and language therapist
- Teacher
- Registered nurse
- Veterinarian
Explore Neuroscience Research at the University of Guelph
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