<p>I read their descriptions online, but what is the difference between them? </p>
<p>Also, how are they regarded by medical schools? </p>
<p>Is one more psychology oriented? Is one considered more difficult? </p>
<p>I'm working on my supplement so I want to focus on one to write about.</p>
<p>Do you mean cognitive science? Cognitive neuroscience is only one course. Cognitive Science is definitely more psychology based. I had a similar issue with deciding what I wanted to major in, either Biophysics or Biological Physics – yes there is a difference haha. But what helped me was looking at the curricula for each and comparing them to see what classes I would enjoy taking more. In terms of medical school, I’m not sure, but I think BBB looks a lot more unique because Penn is the only place that has it. Here are some websites that should help:
[Institute</a> for Research in Cognitive Science](<a href=“http://www.ircs.upenn.edu/education/ba-cogsci.shtml]Institute”>http://www.ircs.upenn.edu/education/ba-cogsci.shtml)
[BBB</a> Major Requirements | Biological Basis of Behavior Program](<a href=“http://www.sas.upenn.edu/bbb/requirements/major]BBB”>Neuroscience Major Requirements | Neuroscience)</p>
<p>Thanks! BBB sounds good. You know how admissions looks at your major, though, and considers the number of people applying for that major? Would BBB be more competitive because it is unique to Penn and all the other neuroscience kids applying to Penn want it too? Or would they be happy that I want something only Penn offers?</p>
<p>I’m a sophomore and had experience with both majors before finally switching to Biology. CogSci is more psychology-heavy but also includes courses from the BBB department. Bear in mind that, in addition to the courses in the Cog. Neuro concentration, you have to take the general requirements which can be sometimes be a pain if your strengths don’t lie in Linguistics or Philosophy or, if you’re like me, in Computer Science. </p>
<p>Medical schools don’t really care what you major in too much, just get the grades and you’re fine. </p>
<p>In regards to your supplement, I would write about what you’re interested in. Cog Neuroscience majors are rarer than BBB majors here though, if that’s any notable reason for you to consider.</p>
<p>Excavalier THANK YOU that had all the info I was looking for. </p>
<p>Also, why did you switch to biology? And, if i’m not wrong, CompSci in combination with bio/neuro sounds like you have a very specific career goal in mind. Would you mind sharing? I’m intrigued :)</p>
<p>It was mostly because I realized how little interest in neuroscience that I had. The subject was intriguing to me when I first declared the major but I eventually realized that my interests were much more geared towards anatomy and physiology as well as evolution. </p>
<p>I didn’t intend to do CS with bio/neuro - I only took CIS 110 because it was a requirement for the Cog Sci major; I just wanted to get it over with asap.</p>
<p>feel free to PM me, I’m open to answering more questions.</p>