Neuroscience

Our Neuroscience major isn’t just about studying the brain—it’s about exploring the intricate connections between biology, psychology, philosophy, chemistry, and more

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Discover the power of interdisciplinary learning

Neuroscience

We believe that the most groundbreaking discoveries happen at the intersection of disciplines. Through 16 carefully crafted courses, you’ll develop a holistic understanding of the nervous system that sets you apart in the scientific community.

  • Take interdisciplinary coursework
  • Design & test hypothesis
  • Conduct experiments
  • Analyze data
  • Collaborate with peers & faculty

Neuroscience Degree Requirements

Program Overview

In addition to neuroscience courses, you’ll take a wide range of classes in the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and psychology.

Pitzer Neuroscience Major Requirements

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Scripps Neuroscience Major Requirements

Neuroscience Faculty

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Gautam Agarwal

Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

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Thomas Borowski

Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

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Melissa Coleman

Professor of Neuroscience

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Brian L. Keeley

Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Neuroscience

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Jenna Monroy

Associate Professor of Biology

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Tessa Solomon-Lane

Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

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Sandra Watson

Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

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Xiao Zhang

Visiting Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

Neuroscience Resources

Explore

The Department of Natural Scienes is a joint effort between Pitzer and Scripps Colleges. You have the resources of both these institutions at your disposal, as well as those shared by all the 5Cs.

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Speakers & Events

The Neuroscience program hosts a robust lecture series every academic semester.

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Summer Research Fellowships

The Claremont Colleges’ Intercollegiate Neuroscience Summer Research Fellowship is open to all 5C neuroscience majors.

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Current Neuroscience Course Offerings

Browse the currently offered courses.

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Neuroscience Specialization Sequences

We’ve designed several course sequences to help you specialize in core areas of neuroscience.

Neuroscience FAQs

Learn More

We’ve designed several course sequeences to help you specialize in core areas of neuroscience:

Behavioral Neuroscience
Cellular-Molecular Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Neuropharmacology
Neurophilosophy

Do declare your neuroscience sequence, fill out the form on this page.

Our Neuroscience program aims to provide you with skills and knowledge to prepare you to effectively engage and evaluate issues and innovations in neuroscience. In particular, the program prepares you for graduate programs in Neuroscience and contributes towards the preparation for professional programs such biotechnology and medicine.

As a neuroscience graduate, your career choices are as varied as the courses you will take during your time in the program. You’ll have the skills and knowledge to pursue professions in the psychology, education, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare fields.