Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience (Optional Co-op)

Neuroscience is the study of the brain and how it affects human behavior on an individual basis.

Neuroscience students will be exposed to the razor’s edge of neurological discoveries, learning from the country’s most renowned leaders in the field. Students 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 the student's 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 students hands-on experience using the latest instruments, technology and research findings.

The Canadian Centre for Behavioral Neuroscience (CCBN) is an internationally renowned institute and provides the infrastructure to support the research interests of uLethbridge's award-winning faculty — the instructors! The CCBN primarily conducts research in behavioral neuroscience, studying both normal brain processes and the recovery processes in neurological disorders and brain injury.

While studying neuroscience at University of Lethbridge, students 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.