The brain is the most complex adaptive system in the known universe, and understanding how it generates thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is one of the final scientific frontiers. The undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at Brandeis will provide a deep and general scientific education, while exposing students to the fundamentals of how neurons and neural circuits function and adapt. Students will take classes from internationally renowned Neuroscientists who are actively engaged in cutting edge research, providing an up-to-date view of a rapidly advancing field of study.<br>In addition to class work there are many opportunities for undergraduates to participate in laboratory research, where they will join a thriving research community of faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. A large fraction of Neuroscience majors do senior honors research, and many become authors on scientific publications. Our majors are exceptionally well-prepared to pursue further training in PhD or medical programs in Neuroscience and other Biological sciences.<br>The Neuroscience laboratories are housed within the adjoining buildings of the Science Complex, and this close proximity facilitates the high degree of collaboration and exchange for which Brandeis has become famous. Neuroscience faculty can be found in four participating departments (Biology, Biochemistry, Psychology, and Chemistry).<br>To qualify for the BS/MS degree in neuroscience, students must complete courses totaling 152 credits. These courses must include those needed to satisfy the requirements for the Neuroscience BS degree plus 3 additional electives chosen from the Group 1, 2, or 3 electives listed in the bulletin. Of the 10 Group 1, 2, or 3 electives required for the BS/MS degree, at least 7 must be at the graduate level, and completed with a grade of B- or above.