Stonehill's Neuroscience program provides an integrated and in-depth foundation for understanding the complex functions of the nervous system and, in particular, the brain. Students can pursue a bachelor of science degree or bachelor of arts degree based on their career goals.
Research opportunities and ability to pursue Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, allow students to tailor their degree to suit their goals.
The Neuroscience program at Stonehill College is based on the premise that the study of the brain requires a comprehensive foundation in the sciences and behavior. Our mission is to prepare students to actively engage in and contribute to the process, understanding and application of neuroscience.
The bachelor of science program is designed for students who are on the pre-med track or interested in pursuing lab research in neurobiology, neurochemistry, etc. The bachelor of arts program retains the core neuroscience courses as requirements, but has fewer biology and chemistry requirements creating more flexibility for options like adding a minor or another major.
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system from the molecular to the organismic levels of organization. It is multidisciplinary, drawing on knowledge from traditional disciplines such as biology, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and experimental psychology.
Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience includes topics such as gene transcription and translation, intra and intercellular communication, neuronal excitability and conduction of nerve impulses.
Systems & Behavioral Neuroscience includes how networks of neurons operate as a system to allow the organism to respond appropriately to its changing environment.
Clinical aspects of Neuroscience includes neural control and potential treatments for disorders such as sleep apnea, addiction, Type II diabetes, and mental disorders like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
The Neurobiology of Disease includes studying the neurobiological bases of conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, Addiction and Major Depressive Disorder.
In addition to providing our graduates with a solid foundation for entrance-level careers, the Neuroscience major is also a popular choice among students who plan to pursue advanced degrees. Our graduates have been accepted into some of the most prestigious graduate schools in the nation.
We provide a strong education in the fundamentals and allow students to choose an emphasis in either the biological or the psychological aspects of the field. Students with a focus on the biological side of neuroscience are prepared for a variety of careers.
In addition to enthusiastic and highly qualified neuroscience professors who are active in research, the Neuroscience program benefits from additional faculty members who are neurologists at Boston’s top hospitals. Students also have access to numerous other well-qualified faculty members from the Biology, Chemistry and Psychology departments.
All of professors challenge their students in the classroom. At the same time, the same professors, fellow students and a host of additional resources combine to create a supportive and enriching learning environment at Stonehill College.
They adapt the curriculum to the newest techniques that are coming out. They always share the newest technologies and want us to understand every aspect.
The $34 million, 89,000-square-foot Shields Science Center shows just how dedicated Stonehill is to the sciences. Shields offers state of the art facilities, including labs, observation rooms, research areas as well as innovative “clabs” that are designed to function as both classroom and lab space.
At Stonehill, neuroscience majors learn by doing. Students that collaborate with faculty on research projects have access to a wide variety of high-tech equipment, a perk usually reserved for graduate students anywhere else. Here are just a few pieces of equipment that you may use:
Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.
After assessing U.S. colleges and universities based on 17 measures of academic quality and graduate outcomes, U.S. News & World Report ranked Stonehill No. 73 in the Best Value category out of 1,500 colleges, while also moving up to No. 83 among National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Stonehill College has been recognized again this year by The Wall Street Journal for the value it provides students, especially in the areas of career preparation and character development.
Money’s 2024 Best U.S. Colleges research shows Stonehill among top 10% nationwide.
Stonehill’s neuroscience alumni are attending competitive graduate and professional programs, or are employed in industrial, academic or health-related settings, establishing a pipeline for our incoming students.
100% of Class of 2019 neuroscience graduates are employed, enrolled in top graduate programs or engaged in postgraduate service six months after graduation.
Stonehill’s neuroscience graduates go on to work at a range of notable organizations. Continue exploring where Stonehill graduates work.
