Neuroscience Programs at WSU

The two main neuroscience programs at Wayne State University are the Translational Neuroscience Program (TNP) and the Behavioral and Cognitivie Neuroscience Program (BCN).

	Translational Neuroscience Program	INSPIRE	Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Program
Program Focus	Has a broader emphasis on translating basic neuroscience research into clinical applications. It may focus on a wider range of neurological conditions and their treatments.	Spans multiple colleges/schools at Wayne State University, including College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, College of Education, and the School of Medicine. Supported by participation of 57 different faculty from six different schools and colleges, this PhD-granting program intends to provide students maximum flexibility in their course selection to facilitate their development into the next generation of cutting-edge neuroscientists.	Emphasizes the study of the relationship between behavior and biological processes. It integrates psychology with neuroscience, focusing on how brain mechanisms influence behavior.
Curriculum Structure	Includes a mix of advanced neuroscience courses, clinical training, and interdisciplinary approaches, potentially involving collaboration with medical and health sciences.	Designed to bring everyone up to speed in general neuroscience in the first year, and then allows students to choose among many different neurosciencerelated courses for each of the major concentrations in the program (behavioral neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, cellular and molecular neuroscience, computational neuroscience, and sensorimotor neuroscience).	Is designed around core psychology and neuroscience courses, along with research training and practical experience in behavioral research.
Research Opportunities	Provides opportunities for translational research, working on projects that bridge basic science and clinical practice, possibly involving patient interactions and applied studies.	Provides research opportunities in all areas of the traditional neuroscience areas in INSPIRE.	Offers hands-on research opportunities primarily within the realm of psychology and behavior, likely focusing on experimental studies.
Career Paths	Graduates may be geared toward roles in clinical settings, pharmaceutical development, or translational research environments.	Graduates might pursue careers in academia, in industry, or at a research or governmental institution.	Graduates might pursue careers in research, academia, or applied psychology settings.

For specific details, including faculty, admission requirements, and exact course offerings, please consult each program's website directly.