神經科學是一門典型的多學科科學，包括許多領域，它們的共同目標是試圖對中樞神經系統(tǒng)的結構和功能提供一個完整的理解。研究領域包括:細胞和分子神經科學;神經系統(tǒng)的發(fā)育;感覺系統(tǒng)、運動系統(tǒng)和行為;監(jiān)管系統(tǒng);更高的認知和語言;計算神經科學;以及大腦紊亂。

Neuroscience is the archetypal multidisciplinary science encompassing a variety of fields that share the common goal of attempting to provide a complete understanding of the structure and function of the central nervous system. Among the area covered are: cellular and molecular neuroscience; development of the nervous system; sensory systems, motor systems and behaviour; regulatory systems; higher cognition and language; computational neuroscience; and disorders of the brain.