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Lillian
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Are there any college majors that combine physics and neuroscience?
Physics and neuroscience are my main passions that I want to study more in college, but I am really tied between them, so does anyone know any majors that combine them? I thought about biomedical or electrical engineering, but I am open to more recommendations! #physics #college #engineering #science #college-major
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Ykaro Rocha
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It sounds like you have a broad range of interests. I think that that having experience in both biomedical, physics and electrical engineering is going to be extremely valuable because those will be synergistic skills in the emerging realm of neuroprosthetics. However, it might not be possible to get a career in something like that right away until you gain experience in those individual disciplines first.
In the short-term, you'll probably have to pick one of your interests to focus on. Think about which of the options would be the most fulfilling for you and consider what you have the most aptitude for. While you pursue your career in that chosen field, soak in as much as you can and take full advantage of the resources available -- but also find opportunities to nurture your other interests in your spare time as well. If you find that you've learned all that you can with your current role, communicate this with your leader and consider moving onto a role related to one of your other interests.
People who tend towards more of a “generalist” career are often considered adaptable and fast learners. They find themselves performing a variety of different roles in their career. This type of career path can be fast-paced and exciting. Instead of learning everything you can about a disciple, you may find yourself learning to combine and relate diverse skills in interesting and innovative ways.
In the short-term, you'll probably have to pick one of your interests to focus on. Think about which of the options would be the most fulfilling for you and consider what you have the most aptitude for. While you pursue your career in that chosen field, soak in as much as you can and take full advantage of the resources available -- but also find opportunities to nurture your other interests in your spare time as well. If you find that you've learned all that you can with your current role, communicate this with your leader and consider moving onto a role related to one of your other interests.
People who tend towards more of a “generalist” career are often considered adaptable and fast learners. They find themselves performing a variety of different roles in their career. This type of career path can be fast-paced and exciting. Instead of learning everything you can about a disciple, you may find yourself learning to combine and relate diverse skills in interesting and innovative ways.
Rudy Bauer
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Hi Lillian
I would recommend taking a look at Northeastern University in Boston, MA.
They a large catalogue of "Combined Degrees" or you can create your own combo.
By the way, there is a degree called Biomedical Physics. It is an interesting intersection of Physics with Biology.
here: http://catalog.northeastern.edu/undergraduate/science/physics/biomedical-physics-bs/_ga=2.204806936.92979099.1626440896-1568550094.1617813947
NEU Undergrad here: https://undergraduate.northeastern.edu/academic-programs/
Hope this helps
I would recommend taking a look at Northeastern University in Boston, MA.
They a large catalogue of "Combined Degrees" or you can create your own combo.
By the way, there is a degree called Biomedical Physics. It is an interesting intersection of Physics with Biology.
here: http://catalog.northeastern.edu/undergraduate/science/physics/biomedical-physics-bs/_ga=2.204806936.92979099.1626440896-1568550094.1617813947
NEU Undergrad here: https://undergraduate.northeastern.edu/academic-programs/
Hope this helps
Dave Thompson
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You may or may not find a specific undergraduate major that combines both, it may be more of a graduate / research type of program where you really can explore them together. You mentioned biomedical, and I think that is a good one to explore; and other medical related fields such as Kinesiology or even Physical Therapy can set you up for a graduate program of interest.
Look closely at research schools and universities that have a medical school. If you can convince them you can handle the academic rigor, some may provide opportunities for dual majors or BS/MS tracks that would fall in line with your interests.
You will have to research a bit to find the right fit, and I suggest finding a couple to a few that you think look good and if at all possible visit the schools.
Look closely at research schools and universities that have a medical school. If you can convince them you can handle the academic rigor, some may provide opportunities for dual majors or BS/MS tracks that would fall in line with your interests.
You will have to research a bit to find the right fit, and I suggest finding a couple to a few that you think look good and if at all possible visit the schools.
Mohana Mullapudi
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Biomedical track is the closest Major which might fulfil your desire ( physics and neuroscience) Johns Hopkins, Georgia tech has good BME programs