Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
- 4 years
- Duration
- 49,450 USD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Madison / USA
- Location
- Drew University
- School
Program description
Drew's neuroscience bachelor allows students to investigate the brain from a variety of perspectives, including biology, chemistry, computer science, philosophy, physics, and psychology. And, with hands-on laboratory and research experiences, as well as Drew's one-of-a-kind RISE program, students get the critical thinking and technical skills required to actively solve some of today's most important neuroscience challenges. So go ahead and pursue your neuroscience love at Drew, where you'll have access to top-tier instructors and modern laboratories—and let your degree lead you to a variety of employment opportunities, including academia, research, healthcare, and industry.
Program structure
I. Introductory and Intermediate Level
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- Neuroscience Research Design and Analysis
- Diversity of Life: Animals, Plants, and Microbes
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Principles of Chemistry
- Introduction to Statistics
II. Core
- Systems Neurobiology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
III. Electives
- Evolution and Human Behavior
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Animal Behavior
- Primatology
- Endocrinology
- Foundations in Biochemistry
- Language, Communication, and Culture
- Intermediate Statistics
- Neuroethics
- Intermediate Independent Research: Laboratory/Field Research
- Independent Study in Neuroscience
- Diseases of the Brain
- Seminar in Biopsychology
- Special Topics in Neuroscience
- Immersive Research/Creative Projects in Neuroscience
- Specialized Honors in Neuroscience
- Philosophy of Mind
- Sensation and Perception
- Cognition
- Learning and Behavior
- Seminar in Biopsychology
- Seminar in Cognition
Price
Tuition fee: 49,450 USD
Requirements for applicants
Academic entry requirements
- Secondary or high school diploma
- Additional materials may also be required
- Minimum GPA equivalent: 3.0
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (18 in all subscores)
- IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 in all subscores)
- Duolingo: 105
- Academic English: Level 6
- PTEA: 53
About the university
Drew University was founded in 1867 and celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2017. The university consists of three schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is situated on a lovely, forested campus in Madison, New Jersey, a flourishing little town near New York City.
Drew's one-of-a-kind, cutting-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch platform, guarantees that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a mentor network, and an experience-based résumé. Drew's distinctive, immersive learning experiences include professionally-mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections over seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.
Drew University's two graduate schools provide ten master's and four doctorate degrees. There are several certificate programs available. All programs are built on Drew's well-known dedication to faculty-student mentoring, chances for out-of-classroom experiential learning, and fostering a strong intellectual and global community, with many programs available in hybrid or totally online formats.
