Earning a Degree in Neuroscience.
Marietta's Neuroscience program sparks curiosity about human behavior and transforms it into a career that can change lives.
Neuroscience is the interdisciplinary approach to studying the material basis of the brain, mind, and behavior. Marietta College's Neuroscience students train in chemistry, physics, calculus, statistics, research methods, biology, and psychology, in addition to honing their communication and critical thinking skills.
Our approach allows students to build a unique path for their future education and career goals. Those goals may include medical school, graduate school, or a career in the sciences. The major is housed in the Department of Psychology, and students will work closely with faculty across all four core areas, including opportunities to complete capstone projects in other programs.
Internships
Haley Morgan '22
Haley Morgan ’22 is attending medical school following her graduation from Marietta College. She believes majoring in Neuroscience provided her with the best chance to reach her goal.
What You’ll Learn as a Neuroscience Major
Because neuroscience is a young discipline, new information and technologies are steadily being uncovered — so this major is for students who are flexible thinkers excited about this emerging science.
Research Opportunities
Our Neuroscience faculty engage students in the classroom, in labs, and in research experiences. Faculty conduct research with students and provide opportunities for students to present at regional and national meetings. This work is also shared and celebrated on campus every spring during All Scholars Day.
Career Options
Our goal is to provide students with the foundational knowledge, skills, and research experiences that will prepare students for many different career options or for graduate programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacology, occupational therapy, law, and many other rewarding fields.
More Info
Neuroscience majors may choose to pursue one of Marietta College’s Pre-Professional Programs, such as Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Optometry, and Pre-Physician Assistant.
What Can You Do With a Neuroscience Degree?
Marietta's Neuroscience majors are ready to blaze a new trail and they are interested in a variety of growing occupations, as well as pursuing master's and Ph.D. programs. With dedicated faculty who have connections across the U.S. and a Career Center that is designed to assist students with honing their job search skills and identifying and working toward career goals, our students are set up to find rewarding jobs or get accepted into the graduate program of their choice.
- Career Paths with a B.S. in Neuroscience
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Laboratory Technician
- Psychometrist
- Science Writer
- Science Advocacy
- Nonprofit Work
- Health Educator
- EEG Technologist
- Residential Counselor
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Medical Technician
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Special Education Assistant
- Patient Care Assistant
- Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician
- Lab Animal Care Technician
- Career Paths with an Advanced Degree
- Physician
- Food scientist
- Research scientist
- Pharmacist
- Dentist
- Veterinarian
- Physical therapist
- Audiologist
- Optometrist
- Attorney
- Clinical psychologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Career Paths at a Masters Level
- Nurse Practitioner
- Neuroimaging Technician
- Physician Assistant
- Genetic Counseling
- Epidemiologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech Pathologist
- Neural Engineer
AMAZING FACULTY
Dr. Alicia Doerflinger
Our students look forward to taking classes from Dr. Doerflinger — a behavioral neuroscientist who loves involving students as she conducts intensive research into the physiological and behavioral mechanisms underlying food intake.
FAQs
- Does the department accept AP credits toward the major?
The department recognizes the accomplishments of students who have AP credit in Physics. Any student who scores a 3 in AP Physics I will get credit for PHYS 211. Any student who scores a 3 in AP Physics II will get credit for PHYS 212.
- Can I study abroad and still graduate on time in Neuroscience?
Yes. At Marietta College, we encourage our students to study abroad because we believe it is a valuable part of your overall education. Majors should identify possible neuroscience courses in their study abroad programs. After these courses have been identified, the student should contact their advisor to confirm what will be accepted for credit at Marietta.