Overview

On the Neuroscience programme from Lycoming College you can model human learning disorders using fruit flies, study reward and addiction, discover how dopamine is transmitted and how mouse neurons develop axons and dendrites to coordinate balance, or be led by your own research question!

Key facts

The program takes an interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to look at the nervous system from biological, philosophical, psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and sociological perspectives.

Enriching coursework with intensive, hands-on lab experiences provides students with breadth and depth of knowledge in the fundamental structures and functions of the nervous system, including current neuroscience research.

The collaborative community of distinguished faculty and engaged peers within the neuroscience program offers mentors, networking connections, and exciting opportunities within the field.

Student Opportunities

Design your own research project based on your interests and gain experience using modern neuroscience instrumentation.

Take advantage of our advanced research facilities, such as the fluorescent microscopy facility, the sterile tissue culture facility, the fly lab, and the rodent behavioral facilities.

Partner with faculty to perform neuroscience research.

Present independently and with faculty at regional or national conferences.

Participate in summer research experiences working in professors' labs.

Careers and opportunities

A degree in neuroscience prepares you for a variety of careers, such as lab researcher, doctor or other health professional, biomedical technician, genetic counselor, or genetic engineer.

You can choose to further your education by pursuing a master's, doctoral, or medical degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neuroscience Colloquium

Genetics

Human Physiology

Human Anatomy

Cell Biology

Neurogenetics

Cognition

Clinical Neuroscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

Your application will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Early Decision: Apply by Nov. 15

Early Action: Apply by Dec. 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsport, United States

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 365 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

All transcripts and certificates must be official and must be translated into English. If you've attended more than one school, request a separate transcript from each school.

Submit Your Standardized Test Scores (Optional)

Submit Your English Proficiency Exam Scores: Lycoming requires submission of one of the following assessments: TOEFL IBT (minimum score 70); TOEFL PBT (minimum score 525); IELTS (minimum overall band score 6.0); Pearson English Test -PTE Academic (minimum score 50) or Duolingo English Test - DET (minimum score 100), unless you live in an English-speaking country.

Submit Financial Support Documents: International students planning to attend with an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to submit proof of financial support. Students must complete and return the Financial Disclosure Form and an official bank statement (translated into English, if necessary) verifying adequate available funds prior to being considered for admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50944 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50944 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

50944 USD / year

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Living costs

Williamsport

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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