Neurobiology and Anatomy
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system in vertebrates and invertebrates. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular studies of neuronal and glial cells and circuits, neural transmitters and receptors, neuronal signaling processes, membrane and synapse structure and communication, autonomic function, nervous system circuitry and mapping, and anatomical and functional basis of central nervous system diseases and disorders.
University of California-Los Angeles
The University of California in Los Angeles, better known as UCLA, is one of 10 campuses in the UC system. With 109 academic departments and more than 125 majors offered, as well as an average of one billion dollars funded for research every year and...
The amount of knowledge you will gain during your first year at UCLA will be more valuable than any previous experiences. First, there is the academic aspect. Essentially, the material being taught in college is the same for any school, so self...
" – Joanna from Carson City, NV
Yale University is a large research institution chartered in 1701, making it the third-oldest institution of higher education in the US. On top of the numerous academic undergrad degrees at Yale College, students also have access to Multidisciplinary...
It is hard to limit yourself to only 4 or 5 courses with all that Yale has to offer. It isn't unheard of for very ambitious students to pile on 6 or even 7 at a time! Many classes will push you hard to master the material, but there are always a...
" – Yale '12
Founded in 1890, The University of Chicago is a private urban research institution. U of Chicago is home to an undergraduate college noteworthy for establishing the fields of Ecology and Sociology. In addition to classroom facilities, the U of...
The classes are very educational and require a lot of focus. The best part is the university understands this, and so there are a lot of opportunities to get help from free tutors and TA's almost every day throughout the quarter.
" – Faisal from Los Angeles, CA
Boston University is a private, non-profit university with a heavy emphasis on research. BU's main location is right in its name—Boston, MA—but the university has flagship locations around the world, including in London, Sydney, and Washington, DC...
The faculty is usually attentive and pretty entertaining. Most professors know exactly what they're talking about and provide insight into difficult fields with ease. I took the Core Curriculum and am learning much about history and philosophy. I...
" – Alex from Waco, TX
Purdue University-West Lafayette is a public research university founded in 1869 and the main campus of the Purdue University System. Purdue is home to 11 colleges and schools including a nationally renowned School of Engineering conferring degrees...
The classes at Purdue are filled with a ton of information. You will learn a lot, but that does come at a cost. You will have to work for your grades, but in the end it really pays off.
" – Brad from Casper, WY
The University of Southern California is a high-research institution located in Los Angeles, California, where it's been educating students since 1880. The university is comprised of two campuses, the main University Park and the Health Sciences...
University of Southern California is among the top universities in the country, and keeps getting better. The professors at the university are all at the top of their fields, and the extensive alumni list proves that the connections that you make...
" – Thomas from Houston, TX
If you can get past the large number of students in your lower-level classes, learning will not be a problem. Professors, TAs and study centers are generally very kind and willing to help you out. If you seek help, you will get it.
" – Madeline from Seattle, WA
Northwestern University is a 4-year private research institution in the Chicagoland area. Northwestern is home to 12 colleges and schools and is renowned for its Medill School of Journalism, Kellogg School of Management, and Bienen School of Music...
This is a wonderful environment with excellent faculty. Good food, great people, and an awesome lakeview! I cannot recommend this school highly enough.
" – William from Smithfield, VA
The University of California in Davis is a public institution in northern California and one of the largest universities by enrollment in the UC System. UC Davis is home to four colleges conferring undergraduate degrees and six professional schools...
The University of California school system has a reputation of being one of the best in our nation. For 100 years, UC Davis has proved itself to be a school that values excellence in all the roads education has to offer. One in every three...
" – Michelle from San Jose, CA
University of California-Irvine
The University of California in Irvine was founded in 1965 in the town and state of the same name, and is the youngest member of the Association of American Universities. This high-research institution offers 92 majors and 86 minors and the campus is...
I have learned so much since I've been here; the classes are quite challenging but the things you learn can also be very interesting and fun! A majority of the professors here are friendly and they care about you; they are always willing to help and...
" – Jeff from San Jose, CA
Founded in 1787 as the Pittsburgh academy, the University of Pittsburgh is a 4-year state-related research institution. Pitt is composed of 16 colleges and universities granting undergraduate degrees in numerous academic majors and minors. The Pitt...
The professors are great, but in order to take advantage of all they have to offer, you have to GO to class!! Also, create a relationship with them - it may come in handy for research or internship opportunities.
" – Lauren from Harrison City, PA
Founded in 1847, the University of Iowa is a 4-year public research institution in Iowa City, often considered one of the nation's top college towns. Iowa grants undergraduate degrees in over 200 academic majors, minors, and certificate programs. The...
The University of Iowa is definitely the perfect school for me. My professors and TAs strive to make my classes interesting and challenging so that I want to learn the material. Beyond academics, Iowa has so many diverse extracurricular opportunities...
Founded in 1960, the University of California of San Diego is a research institution located in La Jolla, CA. The 1,200 coastal woodland campus along the Pacific Ocean is home to six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions, 5 graduate and...
Teachers can be great, but you must go to class to actually learn. I never thought I'd be skipping classes, but it happens and I learned the hard way that this is NOT smart. Discussions with TAs can be incredibly helpful as well. I had a math class...
" – Current Student from San Diego Area
George Mason University is a public research university with three regional locations and an international campus in Songdo, Korea. It is considered to have the "Highest Research Activity" and ranks among the Best Southeastern Schools according to...
As a student here at George Mason University, I would have to say that with George Mason is definitely an A school for B students. GMU is one of the most underrated schools in the country academically, offering many opportunities by the surrounding D...
" – Dakota from Poway, CA
Rutgers University is a public research university, one of the first nine original colonial colleges, and a land grant institution, as well. The largest university in New Jersey, Rutgers maintains 29 schools and colleges between its three campuses...
Rutgers University is an excellent school because it offers various majors and minors to accommodate every student. Their Pharmacy, Engineering, as well as Business schools are widely acclaimed and their challenging programs drastically prepare you...
" – Lawrenceville, NJ
The curriculum at the University of Rochester is what really makes it special. There are no general education requirements. The only required course for all majors is a writing class, which is offered in many subject areas to allow you to explore a...
" – Eloise from Rochester, NY
Carnegie Mellon University stands among the world's most renowned educational institutions, and we tap into our diverse community and world-leading digital technologies across business, engineering, the sciences, the humanities and the arts to chart...
The amount of things you learn throughout your classes is amazing to me. Just this past 2 weeks, I've learned so many things about programming that it has made a noticeable change in how I approach problems.
" – Mathew from Jensen Beach, FL
, NC
Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a 4-year private university with a liberal arts curriculum located in Winston-Salem. Wake Forest confers undergraduate degrees in over 40 academic majors and 60 minors and it does not require students to...
Wake Forest is an amazing school academically.
They work with you in your efforts to achieve any goal.
Wake Forest is 'pro humanitate'.
" – Markecia from Charlotte, NC
Established in 1969 after a merger between the Medical College of Alabama and the Birmingham Extension Center of The University of Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is a 4-year public institution. UAB is home to 12 colleges and schools...
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has many tools to help students succeed in their classes. Many of the science and courses have sessions every week to discuss the lectures. Students are able to ask questions and get answers from students who...
" – Mae Lin from Birmingham, AL
Founded as a home for new ideas in higher education, Hampshire College is a 4-year liberal arts college in western Massachusetts. Hampshire challenges all students to create an individualized curriculum culminating in a year-long advanced study...
Hampshire College gives you a life-changing academic program and community. I might even say you will learn as much or more from immersing yourself in the community as you will in your courses. It's not for everyone, but give it a chance.
" – Nate from Washington, D.C.
Aerospace Physiology and Medicine
Animal Behavior and Ethology
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biometry/Biometrics
Botany/Plant Biology
Botany/Plant Biology, Other
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Cell Physiology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Developmental Biology and Embryology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Environmental Biology
Environmental Toxicology
Genetics, General
Genetics, Other
Genome Sciences/Genomics
Human/Medical Genetics
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Microbial and Eukaryotic Genetics
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Molecular Biochemistry
Molecular Physiology
Molecular Toxicology
Neurobiology and Behavior
Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other
Neuropharmacology
Oncology and Cancer Biology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other
Physiology, General
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
Plant Molecular Biology
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics
Vision Science/Physiological Optics
Zoology/Animal Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology, Other