Studying Neuroscience at Kenyon
As the most rapidly developing interdisciplinary area in the sciences, neuroscience integrates biology, chemistry and psychology to understand animal and human behavior. Working with faculty experts across the sciences, neuroscience students prepare for graduate training or research occupations in neuroscience, neurochemistry, neurobiology, anatomy, physiology, physiological psychology, clinical psychology, behavioral science and the health sciences.
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110students a year pursue College-funded research projects in the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.
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Futures in Medicine
Last year, 100% of Kenyon applicants to medical school were accepted. Learn more about pre-med advising.
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30%of students major in the natural sciences.
The Write Stuff
A magazine produced by seniors in the neuroscience department shows off their ability to produce science writing for the masses.
Featured Courses
Neuroscience of College Life: Sleep and Stress
Good grades, a social life, enough sleep — they say that college students can’t have all three. But is it possible to achieve the elusive perfect balance? We’ll examine the brain physiology of stress and sleep, looking specifically at the interactions of nutrition, screen time and studying.
Animal Cognition
Can ants count? Can gorillas converse about the past or future? Do crows use tools? Can dogs read our facial expressions? We’ll examine how cognitive abilities evolved in animals and the purpose these abilities serve in their lives, as well as the implications of animal cognition for our own cognitive abilities.
Psychopharmacology
This course explores the biological mechanisms of the actions and effects of both legal and illegal psychoactive drugs — caffeine, nicotine and alcohol; cocaine, amphetamines and heroin. We’ll also discuss the action of drugs used in the treatment of mental disorders such as schizophrenia and depression.
Sensory Processes
How does the brain gather, process and interpret information from the external environment in order to construct an internal representation that the organism perceives to be “reality”? We’ll explore the evolution, structure and function of various sensory systems and how the brain turns sensations into perceptions and, ultimately, actions.
Kenyon College
Gambier, Ohio 43022