Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Neuroscience)
Field of Study:
$31,084/Yr
In the program offered by , both concentrations have a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biological sciences that utilize a common core for the first two years, differing in only a single course for each concentration, thus making it easy to switch between concentrations if a student’s interest changes during the first two years.
Learning Outcomes
Students will obtain:
- A command of basic concepts in chemistry, physics, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and cellular biology as well as a more in-depth understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system.
- An understanding of how the brain works, from molecules to the mind, and how its function becomes disrupted in diseases and following brain injury.
- The ability to critically analyze and present the methods, results, and conclusions of scientific papers in the current neuroscience literature, and orally present technical material in a clear and comprehensible form.
- Experience in the use of a variety of laboratory techniques, ability to critically interpret experimental results, and ability to design new experiments.
- The ability to perform original research or to critically analyze published work to advance an understanding of a specific area of neuroscience by preparing and defending an undergraduate thesis.
Career prospects
Possible career opportunities for students with a B.S. in Neuroscience include, but are not limited to: research technician, medical or clinical lab technologist, production/quality assurance lab technician, pharmaceutical research worker or salesperson, human resource specialist, neurotoxicology technician, teacher, writer, and research analyst. Many Neuroscience majors go to professional schools in medicine, veterinary medicine, or health sciences, or into graduate programs encompassing virtually all areas of biomedical sciences and psychology.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Regular Decision Application Deadline | |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Submit official transcripts of all the previous education
- Submit a personal statement that will help the college in understanding you
- Students with GPA of below 3.0 need to submit an academic explanation
- SAT/ACT scores are optional
English Proficiency Requirements:
- TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 72
- IELTS Academic: 6.0 minimum
- Duolingo: minimum 110
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Microsoft Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeTuition-Fee-Waiver |
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