出生的那一刻，激素，类固醇和神经递质就开始通过我们的大脑抽动。肾上腺素，皮质醇，5-羟色胺和多巴胺等化学物质在我们的情绪中起关键作用。在研究行为神经科学时，您将研究大脑化学变化，情绪和行为之间的联系。“行为神经科学”选项是为希望研究行为神经生物学的心理学专业学生设计的。作为学生，您将遵循核心心理学课程。您还将获得：接受统计学和研究方法的基础培训，研究心理学的历史，参加化学，生物化学和生物学课程。毕业后，您将拥有从事心理学的研究，医学或研究生学习的技能和知识。
Hormones, steroids and neurotransmitters start pumping through our brains the minute we're born. Chemicals like adrenalin, cortisol, serotonin and dopamine play key roles in our emotions. When you study behavioural neuroscience, you'll investigate the links between the chemical changes in the brain, emotions and behaviour.<br><br>The Behavioural Neuroscience option is designed for psychology students who want to research the neurobiology of behaviour. As a student, you'll follow a core psychology curriculum. You'll also:<br><br>Receive fundamental training in statistics and research methods<br>Study the history of psychology<br>Take courses in chemistry, biochemistry and biology<br>After graduation, you'll have the skill and knowledge to pursue research, medicine or graduate studies in psychology.<br><br>3 to 4 years