<p>I’m likely going to be a neuro major! Neurosciece at Vanderbilt requires around 70 hours of classes whereas most majors only require around 40 or fewer hours. For the major, you will need a year of calculus, general bio, physics, chemistry, and organic chem. In addition, you will take intro to neuro, 2 molecular neuro classes, 2 systems neuro classes, 2 other neuro classes, 2 related classes (psych or higher level science), and 4 hours of research. Overall, the classes are similar to classes in the bio or psych department depending upon what you want from the major. It can be very science intensive or more social science based. However, it’s an intense major for everyone because of the built in premed requirements. If you have any other questions, you can contact me. </p>
<p>About grade deflation. I’d say it definitely is present. My friends and I at had around 3.5s this semester with B range grades in the “weed-out” classes and As in the other classes. However, a lot of people I know make A-s or B+s in writing/humanities classes too. Quite a few people from my high school that struggled in AP classes have 4.0s at various state universities, so it’s definitely harder to have a high GPA at universities with stronger student bodies. However, I love it at Vanderbilt and feel like my Bs here were worth more than any As I’ve made at high school or other colleges.</p>