<p>For Neuroscience Major?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I didn’t even know IA students could major in neuroscience…</p>
<p>I have cut and paste from some of the IDS FAQ’s and no student can be admitted and also be on an IDS track for NBS, regardless of whether they start in IA or the traditional fall sememster. This is because they must perform at least 60 credits on campus and be selected after consulting with their academic faculty. I would think that if they could show the commitment, they could graduate with an IDS degree since they could work on their research / thesis during the fall semester when they do not take classes on campus.</p>
<p>I think it is a good question, but premature. However, as long as PSB3002 or PSB3340 is available spring or summer, it is probably possible. The whole objective of an IDS degree is to not follow a specific track but design your own.</p>
<p>How does an IDS major differ from regular majors?</p>
<p>IDS majors may select an individualized set of courses that are usually from several different departments or disciplines. THese courses can come from any UF department, or program.</p>
<p>IDS students must perform a research project and submit and defend a senior research thesis.</p>
<p>IDS students must have a primary advisor (research mentor) and a secondary advisor. The two advisors must be from different departments (hence, interdisciplinary) and one of them must be a member of the CLAS faculty.</p>
<p>When can I apply to the NBS major? </p>
<p>Current UF students cannot apply to the major until they have completed approximately 60 hours on campus - AP and dual-enrollment credit hours do not count towards the 60 hours. You must also have completed either PSB3002 or PSB3340.</p>
<p>Transfer students must wait until completion of their first full term on campus before applying. This gives you, and the college, time to see how you with UF coursework. You must also have completed either PSB3002 or PSB3340.</p>
<p>What courses should I have already taken?</p>
<pre><code>Ideally, you should apply during your sophomore or junior years; if you wait too long, you may not be able to complete your schedule of coursework within the credit hour cap, and/or to complete a research project. Waiting until your senior year to change from a traditional major to the IDS major also undermines the argument that a traditional major does not satisfy your needs. There are no courses that you must have taken before applying. Completion of PSB 3002 or PSB 3340, however, is strongly recommended prior to applying so that there is evidence of your interest in neurobiological sciences and that you will be successful in the major.
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<p>What if I’ve been admitted to UF on an IDS track?</p>
<p>You cannot be admitted into UF and the IDS track directly. Once eligible, as described above, you must formally apply to the major just as if you are changing from another major.</p>
<p>What major should I should I apply for to prepare me for the IDS major in NBS?</p>
<pre><code> Qualified students can apply to the NBS major from any department. In general, current IDS students are preparing for either graduate school in the neurosciences, or towards medical school. As such, most follow a typical pre-med curriculum consisting of basic sciences and transfer from the departments of biology, behavioral neuroscience (psychology), physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, etc.
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<p>Thank you. Yes, while I have looked into the 60 credit hours and all the prerequisites, I wanted to know if, once they are satisfied, can IA students chose it.</p>
<p>I think you can ask the the Director of IA (Jeff Citty) ahead of time to determine eligibility. [Contact</a> Us - UF Innovation Academy](<a href=“http://innovationacademy.aa.ufl.edu/contact.aspx]Contact”>http://innovationacademy.aa.ufl.edu/contact.aspx)</p>
<p>But, no guaranty getting accepted outside of IA will get you into IDS.</p>
<p>I did it in 1984 (IDS, not neurobiology), and while sometimes I liked that I went that route and explored many colleges at UF, I think I regret not going through a traditional program (easier to explain and after I went to Law School, found out from one of the professors that was looking at my admissions that they were on the fence with my application - - would have been a major life change if not accepted). </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>