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Clinical Neuroscience

The  major is designed for Â鶹APP who wish to pursue a career in health related professions (medical, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physician assistant, ophthalmology, nursing, etc.). It offers a curriculum that spans from a detailed understanding of genetic, cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying diseases and disorders in the nervous system to a translation of such findings into clinical practice and the role and responsibility that health care plays in society. Students are encouraged to participate in independent research and each student will complete a discussion based senior seminar class.

Career Options

  • Medicine
  • Optometry
  • Nursing
  • Health Care Administration
  • Physical Therapy

*an advanced degree beyond a bachelor's is likely required.

For more information:

neuroadvising@vt.edu