Duke Pre-College Neuroscience
A residential Duke summer course exploring the nervous system from individual neurons to brain networks, covering memory, emotion, and neurological disorders through labs, case studies, and a capstone experiment.
Duke Pre-College classes are designed to give high school students the opportunity to work with Duke Ph.D. students and faculty
All high school courses are residential
2027 dates and courses will be announced in October 2026
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form
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