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Neuroscience

Add a brain-and-behavior lens to your major. EIU's Neuroscience Minor connects psychology and philosophy with choices in biology, communication disorders, computing and related fields, helping you examine the mind from more than one scientific perspective.

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Minor
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Neuroscience students at EIU

Why Study Neuroscience at EIU?

  • Examine the brain through biological, psychological, computational and philosophical perspectives
  • Build a customized course mix from psychology, biology, communication disorders, philosophy, mathematics and computer science
  • Pair neuroscience with a related major while allowing eligible courses to count toward both programs
  • Explore topics ranging from molecular biology and neurological disease to cognition, language, perception and consciousness
  • Strengthen interdisciplinary thinking for graduate study, professional school or careers involving brain, behavior or communication
"I chose to attend Eastern IL University because it offered a balance of academic quality, affordability, and personal support. EIU's strong commitment to student success, small class sizes, and accessible faculty created an environment where I felt I would be able to thrive academically and personally. ... EIU's welcoming campus culture and emphasis on community also played a significant role, as I wanted to study at an institution where I would feel supported and connected."
Zakiya Young
Neuroscience | Class of 2029
Zakiya Young, Neuroscience at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Compare biological, psychological, computational and philosophical explanations through projects, discussion and written analysis
  • Choose laboratory-based electives in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, neurobiology or animal behavior
  • Analyze neurological disease, sensation, perception, cognition, communication or drug effects through advanced electives
  • Apply neuroscience concepts to questions arising in your primary major and intended career field
  • Build relationships with faculty and students across multiple departments rather than studying the brain within a single academic silo
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Hands-On Experience, Neuroscience students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Neuroscience minor is for students who want to understand how the brain contributes to mental and behavioral phenomena without completing the full Neuroscience B.S. It is a fit if you are curious about cognition, behavior and the nervous system and want to pair that interest with a major such as psychology, biological sciences, communication disorders and sciences, philosophy, mathematics, computer science or a health-related field.

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Career Outcomes

  • Natural Sciences Managers
  • Clinical Research Coordinators
  • Bioinformatics Scientists
  • Molecular & Cellular Biologists
  • Geneticists
  • Biologists
  • Biological Technicians
  • Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Medical Scientists

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Investigative

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217-581-7467
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