Overview

About the program

The Behavioral Neuroscience major at Drury University is an option for students considering careers in behavioral neuroscience, clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, forensic psychology, gerontology, health psychology, medicine, neuroscience, and other such professions. With appropriate advising the major also may allow preparation for careers in other areas of biology, biomedical sciences, and science education. If you are preparing for a career in medicine, please contact the Pre-Health Director in the Trustee Science Center.

The behavioral neuroscience major is run jointly by the Departments of Behavioral Sciences and Biology, and it has two curricular options. The Biology option is recommended if you are pursuing a career in neuroscience/biology, and the Behavioral Sciences option is recommended if you are pursuing a career in behavioral neuroscience/behavioral sciences. Please work with your faculty advisor(s) to design the best set of experiences for your path.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploring Molecular Biology

Mechanisms of Genetic Inheritance

Neuroanatomy

Inorganic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry Reactions

Calculus

Psychoneuroimmunology

Biopsychology

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences

Advanced Behavioral Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-17 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students should apply no later than the 2nd week of June for the Fall; and no later than the 2nd week of November for Spring.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

Neuroscience Genetics Clinical Psychology View 295 other Bachelors in Genetics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Application for Admission

Official transcripts: Official ACT/SAT scores, Personal essay

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

35400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35400 USD per year during 48 months.
National

35400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35400 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

35400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35400 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Springfield

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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