Both broad and multidisciplinary, neuroscience includes any type of research related to the function of the central and peripheral nervous systems, involving the brain, spinal cord, nerves and sensory organs. Neuroscientists may study the chemistry and physics of neuronal processes on the molecular or cellular levels, genetics, development, pharmacology, physiology, animal behavior, human cognition and psychology, disease processes, mathematical models or computer-brain interfaces. Apart from continuing to conduct graduate research in neuroscience, graduates of our program may also go on to become physicists, mathematicians, biologists, kinesiologists, physicians or psychologists, among other options.<br>Students receive strong training in scientific concepts and practice through coursework in neuroscience, as well as related science and math disciplines such as calculus, biology, chemistry and physics. Various degree options allow students to choose degree plans that are more or less lab-intensive, as well as offering the possibility of majoring in neuroscience while concurrently pursuing a minor in a field outside of the scope of the College of Natural Sciences.<br>Neuroscience majors at UT receive strong training in concepts and practice of neuroscience through coursework in neuroscience and related science and math disciplines. All neuroscience majors take lower-division coursework in calculus, biology, chemistry, physics. Depending on their chosen degree, they then take a number of cutting-edge upper-division neuroscience lecture and laboratory courses. Many neuroscience majors also get actively involved in research. Many UT labs in Neuroscience and other departments accept undergraduates to assist with ongoing projects. In some cases, students can receive course credit for independent research work. If youre interested in getting involved in research at UT, see our page on finding a lab. Neuroscience majors at UT are also involved in a wide range of campus activities. There are a large number of science-related student organizations on campus. Hornslink is a valuable resource for finding clubs and organizations, both science and non-science related, and getting more involved in the UT community.