Overview

The interdisciplinary field of neuroscience is concerned with basic brain function and its relationship to complex processes of behavior and cognition, as well as to the mechanisms of neurological and mental illness.

Housed within the Department of Biological Sciences from Cedar Crest College, the Bachelor in Neuroscience program is appropriate for students interested in the workings of the nervous system and its relationship to behavior, and those with an interest in human health. It prepares students for admission to graduate and professional programs in neuroscience, medicine, and related health professions fields, as well as for immediate employment in research laboratories. A student completing this course of study will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience, and will have completed the set of courses required by most health professions programs.

Participation in independent research at Cedar Crest is strongly encouraged; many students also complete internships off-campus. Students wishing to complete the thesis option should refer to the thesis requirements listed below. In conjunction with the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, students majoring in Neuroscience have opportunities to present their research in a professional setting and to participate in service learning experiences.

Neuroscience major outcomes:

Students will demonstrate, through recall, recognition, and application, understanding of core concepts and principles of neuroscience, including basic neuroanatomy, signaling within and across neurons, sensory transduction, neuropharmacology, neural circuits, functional neural systems, cognitive neuroscience, and/or experimental methods.
Students will engage in critical analysis and scientific reasoning through interpretation of primary literature in neuroscience and related fields.

All majors within the Department of Biological Sciences have the following three outcomes:

Students can apply the foundation concepts and principles of the Biological Sciences, including cellular structure and function, genetics and molecular biology, evolution and organismal diversity, and ecology.
Students can discuss the interaction of science and society, including the ethical practice of science, within the local, national, and global community.
Students can write about and interpret the methodologies of scientific research.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Genetics

Science, Ethics and Society

Sensation and Perception: Processing Reality

Chemical Principles

Organic Chemistry

Anatomy and Physiology

Animal Behavior

Developmental Biology

Learning

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Priority deadlines. A rolling admissions policy is in effect at Cedar Crest; applications are reviewed on a continuing basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allentown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Complete a free application: Online CCC International Student Application
A required personal essay (minimum of 3 paragraphs)
Original score reports of one of the following to demonstrate proficiency in the English language: TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT

* TOEFL or IELTS test must have been taken within the past two years.

Official transcripts (academic records) from your high school (secondary school.)

One letter of recommendation from a teacher or academic counselor in English or accompanied by a certified English translation.

Copy of foreign passport and current U.S. visa (if applicable)
Financial/Bank Statements.

Tuition Fees

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47034 USD / year

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47034 USD / year

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47034 USD / year

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Living costs

Allentown

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1110 - 1620 USD / month

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Neuroscience major outcomes:

All majors within the Department of Biological Sciences have the following three outcomes:

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