Academics > Majors and Areas of Study > Neuroscience

The Neuroscience Program at Thiel College is an interdisciplinary program that capitalizes on and further develops the interface between biology and psychology. Thiel's program has a very strong emphasis on experiential learning with laboratory experiences, field trips, and a required internship and senior research project. The program is intended to prepare students for graduate programs in neuroscience, biology, and psychology, and professional programs in a variety of areas of allied health, including traditional medicine as well as entry level positions as technologists or sales representatives.

Deep Brain Stimulation

Strategic Partnerships
Thiel has strategic partnerships in place with FHC and UPMC Horizon.

FHC is establishing a clinical research and training facility as well as a non profit neuromodulation center to assist existing medical resources to coordinate  pre and post operative DBS and other neuromodulation therapies. Both will be incorporated in Greenville in the renovated Packard Building.  UPMC Horizon will begin neuro-modulation surgery soon; for the first time in a regional hospital.


Amazing Opportunities
As a student in the Neuroscience Program, you will:

• Work with leading experts in their fields
• Utilize state of the art technology in new laboratories
• Participate in hands-on training through internships and student research projects
• Find numerous career opportunities in a field in its infancy