Overview

The Neural Science program from NYU Shanghai blends courses from many of the basic sciences (such as mathematics, biology, physics, & chemistry) as a foundation for higher level work in Neural Science.

Students who want to have hands-on experience in doing research can take Independent study in Neural Science with a faculty member as the research supervisor. In addition, students who demonstrate a genuine interest in research and achieve a grade point average can apply to be on Honors Track.

Key facts:

Neural science (NS) is a collection of disciplines unified by a concern for the function of the brain. Experimental approaches in neural science vary from analyses of molecular and cellular mechanisms in nerve cells and groups of nerve cells to behavioral and psychological studies of whole organisms.

We attract students who are interested in understanding the brain’s command of all its diverse functions including but not limited to the following questions: How do cell circuits enable us to read and speak? How and why do we form relationships? How do we think, remember, despair, or motivate? What are possible causes of devastating disorders of the brain and body, as well as ways to prevent or cure them?

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology

Chemistry

Chemistry
Physics

Math Tools for Life Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

More details

Early Decision I - November 1
Early Decision II - January 1

Language

English

Credits

128 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shanghai, China

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Molecular Sciences Neuroscience View 3 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences in China

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Contact information for the counselor or other school representative who will complete your Common Application School Report and submit your official high school transcript.

Contact information for one teacher (or two, maximum) who will complete the Teacher Evaluation form.

Nonrefundable $80.00 application fee. Students who are unable to pay the application fee can request a fee waiver.

Results from standardized tests and/or national exams

Results from English language testing are required for students whose native language is not English

The Common Application School Report and official high school transcript

One teacher evaluation (students may submit an optional second teacher evaluation, but please submit no more than two)

The Common Application Mid-Year Report

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

65622 USD / year

≈ 65622 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

65622 USD / year

≈ 65622 USD / year

Living costs

Shanghai

China

5481 - 10133 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

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