<p>I'm trying to figure out what exactly is unique about Emory Neuroscience program than that of any other school. Why participate in this program when Duke or WUSTL have exceptional programs? Any suggestions? The only difference I have found is that it is connected with the Yerkes Research center (The place where they experiment on the monkies) and the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience. Oh and it's the only Neuroscience program in Georgia.</p>
<p>Well, I mean it depends what you're looking for ...Emory is very organized about their research--if you check out the NBB site and the links on the page..it's a pretty serious program. I guess I'm not really sure how to answer the question except that it's a personal decision..</p>
<p>Like for me-I was interested in doing a Bio Major + Psych/Spanish Minor ... & I was having a hard time finding a school that offered those, that I actually wanted to attend..Someone told me to check Emory's NBB program out & it was pretty much the best combination of Biology & Psychology that I could find with a lot of support for undergraduate research, in a great location, which is just what I was looking for.</p>
<p>Georgia State has a pretty good neuroscience concentration via Biology & they're a pretty good research university as well, by the way..</p>
<p>I will also add that the University of Georgia has a fairly new neuroscience program as well. </p>
<p>But I agree that Emory's seems to be top-notch. My daughter is looking into it, and it's her first choice for her PhD.</p>
<p>I'm a senior in Emory's neuroscience program (NBB) right now. I don't know much about the programs at WashU or Duke, so I can't really compare them. But I'll give some general info. </p>
<p>The program encompasses many departments (biology, psychology, anthropology, along with a few courses in chemistry and philosophy). There are four core courses for the major that range from anthro based (NBB 201), neurobio (NBB 301), behavioral neuro (NBB 302), to reading scientific literature and writing about them (NBB 401). After those required core classes and the pre-reqs, you're free to take electives in anything you are interested in. Take a look at the website: Emory</a> University | Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology</p>
<p>Go through the course listings for more info. They are adding some very new and interesting courses. Recently this year we had a clinical research class that put students at Grady hospital and a neuroeconomics course. New courses seem to come up every semester on interesting topics (PD, AD, and other neurodegenerative disorders).</p>
<p>I find the flexibility in picking courses in different departments an advantage. If you're interested in neuroscience research, there is alot available in different departments, not just yerkes.</p>