Question by redsaax101: How difficult is Neuroscience as an undergraduate major?
I’m thinking about majoring in neuroscience in college but I’m not sure how difficult it is compared to other general sciences such as biochemistry or biology. I want to end up going to Medical School to study surgical sciences and eventually become a brain surgeon. I was wondering whether majoring in neuroscience would give me an edge later on in Medical School.
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Answer by rory_of_the_redwoods
Exactly what is meant by a neuroscience major differs depending on the college you go to as well as your personal choices. You can expect to take courses in both biology and psychology (especially physiological psychology). You may have a choice of going with a psychological or biological focus. However, some colleges tend to emphasize one track or the other depending on their faculty. The difficulty of the major is comparable to a “regular” biology degree.
A neuroscience major won’t give you any advantage for getting into medical school. It is also unlikely to give you much of an edge while in medical school. The medical school curriculum is generally at such a specialized level relative to an undergraduate curriculum that your exact undergraduate major doesn’t make all that much difference – regardless of your eventual medical specialty. If you’re thinking about doing a neuroscience major, do it because of your interest in neuroscience – not because it’s going to give you a hypothesized advantage in med school. That same advice applies to whatever undergrad major you choose.
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