Research Opportunities
Instructor pointing out brain structures.
You may earn credit in the neuroscience major by taking Undergraduate Research in Neuroscience (NRS 498 TUT).
Research On-Campus with UB Faculty
Many independent study opportunities count toward your major in BMS. Within the medical school, you can take PMY 498 to conduct research in pharmacology and toxicology or BCH 498 to conduct research in biochemistry, or you may find a research mentor in another Jacobs School department. Our students also complete research experiences through the a variety of departments on campus, such as psychology and biological sciences.
Independent Research (NRS 498)
NRS 498 lets you earn credit toward your major for conducting research with your research mentor. You and your mentor decide on the amount of time you will spend in the laboratory, the nature of the work you will perform and the projected goals for your research. You will have opportunities to hone your speaking and writing skills by presenting your research in multiple formats. At the end of the semester, you will prepare a written report summarizing your accomplishments.
Research Opportunity Listings
Faculty who are actively seeking student researchers list their projects in the Experiental Learning Network. The Experiential Learning Network also maintains a listing of summer and national research opportunities.
Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)
Students participating in CSTEP can find lab mentors in the biomedical sciences.
Ask Your Professors
Talk to faculty whose science classes you have taken. They may be able to suggest other faculty with whom you might work.
Student Clubs
Student organizations host speakers, facilitate shadowing opportunities and connect you with peers who share your interests—all of which may help you find a project mentor.
Contact Us
For questions about undergraduate research opportunities in the neuroscience major, contact: