Overview

The latest research in neuroscience and psychology enables designers to maximize the impact of their designs and, conversely, complex neuroscientific concepts can be made intelligible to a wider public through creative visual works.

Outcomes

Students in this Behavioral Neuroscience and Design major at Northeastern University have the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the brain and how its various structures interact to enhance their approach to design methodologies. Students can then apply these principles to biomimetic medical devices as well as data and network visualization.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Neuroanatomy
Sensation and Perception
Biological Psychology
Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Behavioral Genetics
Neuropsychology of Fear
Design Process Context and Systems
Information Design
Visualization Technologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

More details

Early decision: November 1

Language

English

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Credits

133 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Your Common Application or Coalition Application
Your application must be submitted by the deadline, along with either the application fee ($75) or a fee waiver request.
Your Secondary School Report and Official High School Transcript must be submitted directly from your high school.
Optional Standardized Testing.
All applicants from US and international high schools will be able to choose to submit standardized testing (SAT or ACT) or not.
Non-native English-speaking applicants must continue to submit official results from an approved English Language Test or request a waiver through the Application Status Check.
English Proficiency: All students, regardless of citizenship must demonstrate English language proficiency when applying to Northeastern.

Tuition Fee

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International

64990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32495 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

64990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32495 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

64990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32495 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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