Why did you choose to major in neuroscience?

The interdisciplinary nature of the field allows you to draw knowledge from biology, chemistry, psychology, and even philosophy and apply it to the human brain. The bounds of neuroscience are seemingly limitless as everyday new questions are being asked about human nature and behavior.

Why is neuroscience a hard major?

Neuroscience is hard because the core courses such as biology, chemistry, and mathematics are challenging. Earning a Ph. D. or MD in Neuroscience also requires students to stay in school so much longer.

What do you learn as a neuroscience major?

Neuroscience majors learn all about body and behavior with classes such as: Immunology, Cognitive Psychology, Hormones and Behavior, Psychopharmacology, Cell Structure and Function, Animal Behavior, Statistics, Calculus, Sensation and Perception, Neurobiology of Memory and Learning, Experimental Psychology, Genetics.

Why do you love neurology?

You may love neurology for the optimal experience it provides when you walk into a patients room and suddenly the outside world doesn’t exist- it’s only you and your patient. Having the chance to make their life better and give them back a quality of life may be the reason you love neurology.

Is neuroscience a good pre med major?

Yes, neuroscience can be a good undergraduate major that will later provide a good basis for medical school admission and doing the curriculum. I suggest you do a major that you want to do and enjoy in the undergraduate curriculum and not worry which major will get you into medical school.

What qualities make a good neurologist?

Bendheim shares some points on the qualities of neurologists that leading hospitals should strive to have in their neurological departments.

• Excellent bedside care. Dr.
• Diligent attitude.
• Openness to new diagnostic tests and therapies.
• Balance of workflow.
• Top-notch training of residents and fellows.