Neuroscience
Overview
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary major offered by the School of Medical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the School of Psychology in the Faculty of Science. Units of study in this major are available at standard and advanced level.
About the program
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system. Neuroscientists are interested in the structure and function of the molecules, cells, pathways and systems found in the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. They study the nervous system at the microscopic and macroscopic levels as well as at the level of the developing and mature individual. Neuroscientists aim to understand how the brain controls and regulates our activities and experiences in both health and disease. This could include, for example, trying to understand the bases of sensation and movement, learning and memory, emotions and personality. It is one of the largest and fastest growing research endeavours in the biological sciences, and the study of neuroscience now embraces the fields of engineering, artificial intelligence, mathematics, computer science and economics. The strong multidisciplinary history of neuroscience is reflected in the many disciplines that contribute to its teaching at the University of Sydney.
The major comprises units of study from the School of Medical Sciences, the School of Psychology and the School of Pharmacy. Neuroscience is identified as one of the research strengths of the University. The neurosciences are taught and actively researched at many locations in the University and the major offers opportunities for unique learning opportunities and research electives with our active research groups.
Requirements for completion
The Neuroscience major and minor requirements are listed in the Neuroscience unit of study table.
Contact and further information
School of Medical Sciences
Dr Carol Dobson-Stone
E carol.dobson-stone@sydney.edu.au
T +61 2 9351 0822
Dr Frances Evesson
E frances.evesson@sydney.edu.au
T +61 2 9845 1455
and
School of Psychology
Griffith Taylor Building (A19)
University of Sydney NSW 2006
Associate Professor Elena Bagley
E elena.bagley@sydney.edu.au
T +61 2 9351 4132
Associate Professor Ian Johnston
E i.johnston@sydney.edu.au
T +61 2 9351 4353
