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Neuroscience explores the brain and nervous system through scientific research. Experts in this field examine how the nervous system is structured, evolves, and operates, along with its connections to cognitive processes, behaviors, and neurological conditions. This discipline integrates multiple areas of study, including biology, psychology, genetics, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and computer science. For those passionate about various scientific fields, neuroscience offers an excellent interdisciplinary path. Ohio State University's neuroscience program emerged from a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Medicine. Students who complete this major gain qualifications for diverse career opportunities in hospitals, research labs, healthcare services, and pharmaceutical industries.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher