神经科学是对中枢神经系统的发育和功能及其与影响/调节行为的联系的研究。对神经科学的研究考察了神经解剖学，神经系统生理学，生物化学，遗传学，神经药理学，神经影像学，系统和行为神经科学，发育神经科学，社会神经科学，认知，生物工程，计算神经科学以及神经功能障碍和疾病。神经科学中心内的研究生课程在与神经科学有关的广泛领域提供研究培训和课堂教学。研究领域包括神经内分泌，生殖，中枢神经系统发育，运动生理学，葡萄糖代谢，膜运输，通道结构，突触小泡循环，血压控制，组织工程，记忆，压力和应对，衰老，神经影像学，神经心理学，
Neuroscience is the study of the development and function of the central nervous system and its connection to influencing/regulating behavior. The study of neuroscience examines neuroanatomy, physiology of nervous system, biochemistry, genetics, neuropharmacology, neuroimaging, systems and behavioral neuroscience, developmental neuroscience, social neuroscience, cognition, bioengineering, computational neuroscience, and neural dysfunction and disease. Graduate programs within the Neuroscience Center offer research training and classroom instruction in a wide range of areas pertaining to neuroscience. Areas of research include neuroendocrinology, reproduction, central nervous system development, exercise physiology, glucose metabolism, membrane transport, channel structure, synaptic vesicle recycling, blood pressure control, tissue engineering, memory, stress and coping, aging, neuroimaging, neuropsychology, development, emotions, psychiatric disorders, Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, amnesia, language, vision, sleep, sensory development, brain behavior relationships, cognition, attachment, robotic rehabilitation, movement, electroencephalography, psychophysiology, traumatic brain injury and psychiatric disorders. Course work and research that emphasize the integration of molecular biology, developmental biology, biophysics, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuroendocrinology, neuroimmunology, cognition, and behavioral neuroscience is offered through this PhD degree program. Students are required to develop a strong background in the principles of neuroscience and develop the intellectual background and technical expertise necessary for successful research projects in their area of specialization. Publication of the research in peer-reviewed journals is expected but not required.