The demand for basic and applied neuroscience researchers and clinicians continues to grow. The rigorous and interdisciplinary training that defines the BS program in Neuroscience prepares students to address a wide range of health and societal issues relating to brain function. Students graduating with the Neuroscience major at West Virginia University are uniquely prepared for admission into advanced degree programs in neuroscience, medicine, biomedical engineering, and biomedical sciences at WVU or other institutions. These graduates also are prepared to serve in academic and technical positions in private industry, as well as the broader healthcare industry.
Areas of Emphasis
- Behavioral Neuroscience
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Cellular, Molecular, and Systems Neuroscience
Minors
All students have the possibility of earning one or more minors; a list of all available minors and their requirements is available at http://catalog.wvu.edu/undergraduate/minors/. Please note that students may not earn a minor in their major field.

