I am 25 years old, and I have just graduated with a degree in psychology,
and pretty decent grades. I am interested in getting into a neuroscience
graduate school, but have some questions. Many of the schools I have
looked at ask for a serious background in biochemisty, biology, and
mathematics. While I have the biology background, I have not had
biochemisty (or any chemistry), and I have only had the minimum
requirement of math. So: 1) can I get into a decent neuroscience program?
2) will I be able to get through the first year without the chemistry and
math background? 3) should I take these classes through an undergraduate
program before I apply to a graduate school?
I am also trying to decide how to use a PhD in neuroscience. I am
extremely interested in the fuction and physiology of the human brain, and
I am leaning in the direction of neuropharmacology, either research or
administration. If anybody has any personal experience or helpful hints
they can share, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
