The study of Neuroscience from University of Nebraska Omaha is one of the most rapidly growing areas of life sciences, reflecting the importance of the fundamental and applied interest in how the nervous system is coordinated and regulated. The field of neuroscience examines the physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, development, growth, maintenance, and evolution of nervous system processes.
Neuroscience, B.Sc.
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- 48 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee21244 USD/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
Students working toward completion of this degree will be able to concentrate in one of two tracks (Molecular/ Cellular Neuroscience or Integrative/Behavioral Neuroscience) or take courses that provide a blended combination of these complementary areas of neuroscience.
Career
The Neuroscience major from University of Nebraska Omaha provides both content and hands-on experience in various areas of neuroscience, and is an excellent choice for students with interests in pursuing neuroscience-related graduate programs, health careers (for example, students with post-graduate aspirations for attending medical, PA, dental, veterinary, or nursing school), or careers in private industry. Students will emerge from the major with the ability to think across disciplines, to formulate questions and seek answers, to interpret data and draw conclusions, and to effectively communicate the outcome of these processes to a larger audience.
This suite of skills makes neuroscience majors eligible for a variety of career opportunities both within and outside the discipline of neuroscience.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 42 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Introduction to neuroscience
- Biological Principles of Aging
- Systems Neuroscience
- Neuroethology
- Social Neuroscience
English Language Requirements
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61The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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6The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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500The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 2
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- All students who have not yet earned any college credit and who are eligible to enter the university are accepted for admission to the college.
- However, admission of transfer students or students who have previously been enrolled at UNO is evaluated on an individual basis. A 2.0 grade point average in previous course work is required.
Tuition Fee
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7980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7980 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Omaha
- 985 - 1520 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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