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Old 03-23-2012, 03:48 PM   #1
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Biology vs Psychology major before PhD in neuroscience

I wish to one day get a PhD in cognitive/behavioral neuroscience. Would it be better to get my undergrad degree in something more science based (biology) or something more mind, thought, etc. based (psychology, philosophy, etc.) I definitely want to focus on the biological underpinnings of thought, cognition, and stuff like that.
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Old 03-23-2012, 05:23 PM   #2
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I would suggest Neuroscience for undergrad. If that's not possible, double major in biology and psychology.

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Old 03-23-2012, 09:49 PM   #3
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Or even biochemistry. Remember, the chemistry, as well as the biology of our brain affect our thought processes. Dopamine, serotonin, these chemicals affect things like pain, pleasure, emotion, etc.
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