Program description
Neuroscience is the study of the brain and how it affects human behaviour on an individual basis. One of the most basic facts in neuroscience is that ‘You are your brain.’ This rapidly expanding discipline aims to solve the mysteries of the brain’s functionality by better understanding its resilient capacity for consciousness, perception, memory and learning.
As a neuroscience student you will be exposed to the razor’s edge of neurological discoveries, learning from the country’s most renowned leaders in the field. You will gain in-depth knowledge about the brain’s functionality, as well as the methods and concepts used to uncover its many secrets.
The primary focus of this multidisciplinary program is to enhance your technical and practical skills with extensive theoretical knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, philosophy and other related areas. With an emphasis on neurological disorders, the program will also give you hands-on experience using the latest instruments, technology and research findings.
Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience | The Canadian Centre for Behavioral Neuroscience (CCBN) is an internationally renowned institute and provides the infrastructure to support the research interests of our award-winning faculty your instructors! The CCBN primarily conducts research in behavioural neuroscience, studying both normal brain processes and the recovery processes in neurological disorders and brain injury.
While studying neuroscience at uLethbridge, you have access to state-of-the-art science and research facilities. The CCBN and the Department of Neuroscience are housed within the Science Commons. As Canada’s most advanced science facility, Science Commons brings together faculty and students from the departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, Physics & Astronomy and Psychology. The building is designed to provide an environment where bright minds can join forces to consider the wider implications of their work. Students will work alongside world-renowned researchers as they tackle complex questions, supported by state-of-the-art spaces, equipment and resources.
Experience learning | Our students have a number of experiential learning opportunities available to them including co-operative education, international exchanges, independent and applied studies as well as volunteer opportunities. uLethbridge is the only university in Alberta to offer co-operative education to all majors in the arts & sciences, at both the undergrad and grad level. Transfer students can actually head out on their first work term before ever stepping foot on campus! For example, many transfer students have completed a summer work term before starting classes in September.
Possible careers
Education
Biotechnology
Social Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Worker
Human Resources Officer
Crisis Intervention Worker
Neuroscientist
Research Assistant
Addictions Counselor
Professional disciplines & graduate studies | Your undergraduate degree in neuroscience provides an excellent foundation for medicine, dentistry, education and law. The University of Lethbridge's School of Graduate Studies offers programs at the master's and doctoral levels spanning over 60 disciplines — so why not consider pursuing grad school right here in Lethbridge! Whether you choose to do your advanced studies at uLethbridge or another institution, know that your undergraduate degree has set you on the path to post-graduate success.
