2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Welcome to Virginia Tech! We are excited that you are here planning your time as a Hokie.
Welcome to Virginia Tech! We are excited that you are here planning your time as a Hokie.
Embark on a journey into the brain with the Neuroscience undergraduate program at Virginia Tech. This program, designed for ambitious students, offers dynamic majors: Clinical Neuroscience, Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, Computational and Systems Neuroscience, and Neuroscience. Whether you aspire to become a physician, researcher, or industry innovator, our curriculum ensures you are prepared. Many of our students follow a pre-med track, gaining a robust foundation that paves the way for medical school and beyond. With a comprehensive education that spans the fundamentals of brain functioning, research, healthcare, and numerous other fields, you'll be equipped to tackle the complexities of the human brain and nervous system.
Our interdisciplinary approach integrates knowledge from biology, psychology, computer science, and more, fostering a holistic understanding of neuroscience. As part of our Computational and Systems Neuroscience major, you'll also delve into artificial intelligence, gaining skills to leverage AI in understanding neural processes and developing innovative solutions. Beyond academics, we emphasize professional development, ensuring you acquire essential problem-solving and critical thinking skills. With global perspectives and study abroad opportunities, you'll be prepared to apply your knowledge in diverse, real-world contexts. Join us to synthesize and apply knowledge in innovative ways, preparing you for a future where you can make a significant impact in your chosen field.
Transfer students should contact the department early, preferably one full semester prior to entrance. This procedure will allow a thorough evaluation of transfer credits and correct placement.
University policy requires that students who are making satisfactory progress toward a degree meet minimum criteria toward Pathway to General Education (see "Academics") and toward the degree.
Satisfactory progress requirements toward the B.S. in Neuroscience can be found on the major checksheet by visiting the University Registrar website at http://registrar.vt.edu/graduation-multi-brief/index1.html.
Director: M. Olsen
Professor: M. Olsen, M. Cline, E. Gilbert
Associate Professor: S. Clinton, K. Phillips, S. Vijayan, A. Pickrell, L. Ni, M. Weston, T. Jarome, K. Sewall
Assistant Professor: S. Agrawal, M. Buczynski, D. English, A. Gregus, M. Howe, G. Hodes, S. Macias, C. Thompson, J. Rainville, A. Shah, W. Legon, J. Basso, M. van der Heijden
Affiliated Faculty: L. Apfel, S. Ball, M. A. Bell, L. Bergamasco, A.S. Bertke, D. Bevan, W. Bickel, R. Blieszner, G. Cao, P. Carlier, A. Cate, J. Chappell, P. Chiu, , B. Corl, B. Costa, R. Davalos, S. DeLuca, M. Denbow, N. Dervisis, R. Diana, A.G. DiFeliceantonio, H. Dorn, , S. Farris, X. Feng, C. Finkielstein, C. Frank, J. Fraser, M. Friedlander, B. Friedman, D. Good, R. Gourdie, D. Harrison, G. Howes, R. Jensen, X. Jia, B. Johnson, J. Jones, B. S. Jortner, D. Kelly, B. King-Casas, B. Klein, S. Kojima, S. Laconte, Y. W. Lee, L. Li, C. Logan, E. Marvin,, T. Milam, R. Montague, I. Moore, A. Morozov, K. Mukherjee, N. Nanthakumar, M. Orr, R. Panneton, B. Patel, J. Phillips, J. Prickett, S. Ramey, K. Roberto, C. Rogers, J. Rossmeisl Jr., W. Santos, A. Scarpa, Z. Sheng, G. Simonds, D. J. Slade, A. Smith, M. Theus, P. VandeVord, S. Verbridge, E. Weaver, M. Witcher, C. Wyatt, D. Xie, B. Xu, and D. Zallen
Instructors: Z. Fu, D. McDaniel, and K. Unroe
Undergraduate Advisors: C. Cook, H. Tucker, and E. Vedder
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