<p>I am interested in studying neuroscience in college. Some colleges offer a congnitive science major instead of a neuroscience major. I am wondering if there are significant differences between the two. My current impression is that cognitive science is more interdisciplinary whereas neuroscience is more specific. How would this then influence future graduate schooling and job opportunites? Any input would be appreciated.</p>
<p>There is a significant difference, in that "neuroscience," generally, requires a great deal of chemistry and biology. "Cognitive science" is much, much broader, though there are some cognitive science programs that offer a neuroscience concentration. You can study cognitive science, however, at most places without ever taking a "wet lab". </p>
<p>As far as graduate school and job opportunities, it depends what you want to do. Cognitive science with a heavy computer science component is going to prepare you for one type of work and grad school, neuroscience with a heavy biology/physiology focus is going to prepare you for another.</p>
<p>both neuroscience and cognitive science are interdisciplinary, however there are differences as the above person said. neuroscience will involve more hard science, especially neurobiology courses. cognitive science will have some biology, but it will also draw from departments such as psychology, music, linguistics, computer science, etc.</p>
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<p>typically, one year of calculus and physics is also recommended for neuroscience majors, especially those who want to go on to graduate school. neuroscience courses also tend to overlap more with pre-med courses.</p>