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Neuroscience Major

Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, from the level of individual genes and proteins that control neural activity to mechanisms that govern complex human behavior. Northwestern’s undergraduate major in Neuroscience offers courses spanning these diverse topics, as well as interdisciplinary coursework through five Allied Fields.  

Neuroscience students will be well-prepared for future careers in research, medicine, the biotech and other industries, science journalism, or patent law. For more information, see About the Neuroscience Major.

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  • During preregistration and the first round of regular registration, enrollment in NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0 is limited to declared neuroscience majors only! These courses will be open to all students beginning, Friday, November 14th.

  • NEUROSCI 390-0 courses have permanent numbers but CTECs are only available under the NEUROSCI 390-0 + section numbers. All NEUROSCI 390-0 sections may be counted as a Group B or in the Allied Field for Biology.
  • Preregistration for winter begins on Monday, November 3rd at 8:30 am.

    Schedule an appointment if you need guidance choosing your classes.