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Neuroscience Education

Neuroscience Education Excellence in Washington State. Empowering minds through innovative learning and cutting-edge brain science education.

Multiple universities across Washington State offer comprehensive neuroscience programs designed to meet the needs of students at various academic levels. The pathway into neuroscience begins as early as high school, with biomedical internships that provide young students their first hands-on exposure to research and laboratory techniques. From early biomedical internships through postdoctoral training, Washington State’s educational institutions are training the next generation of neuroscientists.

High School

Biomedical Research Internship for the Growth of High-school Trainees from Underrepresented Populations (BRIGHT-UP)
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Undergraduate

UW Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience
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WSU Pullman Neuroscience Major
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WSU Vancouver Neuroscience Major
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Western Washington University Behavioral Neuroscience
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Postbaccalaureate

Fred Hutchinson Postbaccalaureate Scholar Program
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Graduate

Masters
WSU Master of Science in Neuroscience
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Ph.D.
UW Graduate Program in Neuroscience
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Ph.D.
WSU PhD in Neuroscience
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M.D./Ph.D.
UW Medical Scientist Training Program
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Allen Institute Shanahan Foundation Fellowship at the Interface of Data and Neuroscience
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Clinical Residency

UW Neurological Surgery
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UW Neurology Residency
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UW Psychiatry Residency
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Clinical Fellowship

UW Neurological Surgery Fellowship Program
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UW Neurology Fellowship Program
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UW Psychiatry Fellowship Program
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