Overview

How does the brain work? How do animals perceive and process signals like sound, light, and touch? How do different body parts communicate with each other? Why do we sleep?

Key Features

At the University of Puget Sound, neuroscience is examined not only through research, but also from critical, ethical, and practical perspectives. This interdisciplinary program draws on faculty research at all levels, encompassing topics such as cellular circuits in invertebrates, locomotion analysis and cognitive measurements in humans, and bioethics. Students and faculty members conduct hands-on research, examine how neuroscience influences culture, explore ethical and social implications in the field, and engage in creative community partnerships to make science more accessible.The Neuroscience program offers a general introductory course in neuroscience, an interdisciplinary minor and also a Major that may serve to enhance, or complement, any major of a students choice. The minor enables students to develop skills necessary to become successful thinkers and is recognized with a designation on the transcript upon graduation. The Major (BA in Neuroscience) navigates through 5 concentrations - Neuro Arts, Neuro Bioethics, Neuro Economics, Neuroscience Philosophy and Neuro Spirituality. Explore the intersections of neuroscience with a deep dive into its synergy across disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Senior Seminar: Special Topics In Neuroscience

Philosophy Of Mind

Yoga, Psychedelics, And Mind Science

Neurobiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tacoma, United States

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 364 other Bachelors in Neuroscience 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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General requirements

Common Application, including required essay
$65 (USD) Application Fee
Early Decision Agreement (if applicable)
School Report | Complete your portion of this form and give to your school counselor or administrator
Official Transcript | Your high school counselor can submit your transcript with the School Report section
One Counselor Evaluation and One Teacher Recommendation
Interviews (strongly recommended)
International Student Financial Statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

65270 USD / year

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Out-of-State

65270 USD / year

≈ 65270 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

65270 USD / year

≈ 65270 USD / year

Living costs

Tacoma

United States

1000 - 1580 USD / month

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