Overview

Brain scientists who are trained in behavioral neuroscience, and acquire the background competencies for neuroimaging, neurobiology, behavioral neuroscience and computational approaches constitute a fast-growing workforce for basic science, artificial intelligence, and translational research and discoveries in every stage of the human lifespan, and for health science careers.

Careers

The Behavioural Neuroscience program at University of Virginia is an option for students considering:

pre-med, pre-nursing, pre-health science tracks

careers in government or intelligence

neuroscience and/or careers in brain sciences

careers in biotechnology and laboratory-based work

careers in higher education

careers in neuromodeling, artificial intelligence, brain imaging, robotics, virtual reality or human-brain interface
graduate degrees in psychology, neuroscience, data sciences, epidemiology, statistics, public health or health care

professional or physician-scientist careers in medicine, psychiatry, neurology, pediatrics, developmental and neurodegenerative disorders, ophthalmology, audiology, cognitive aging or age-related dementias
careers in patent law, health care or mental health care law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Behavioral Epigenetics

Memory Distortions

Uniquely Human Social Cognition

Neuroscience through the Nobels

Brain Systems Involved in Memory
How to Build a Healthy Human Brain

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 366 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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

ELIGIBILITY

Three criteria are required at the time of application: (1) A psychology grade point average of at least 3.40, (2) a grade of at least B+ in PSYC 2005, and (3) an agreement with a faculty member to serve as your mentor. Students lacking one or more of these criteria may submit a petition to the DMP Admission Committee Chair, Chris Mazurek (Director of Undergraduate Studies).
The College of Arts and Sciences requires that students must complete their degree with a University GPA of at least 3.40 to graduate with distinction.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

55436 USD / year

≈ 55436 USD / year
Out-of-State

55436 USD / year

≈ 55436 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16258 USD / year

≈ 16258 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 USD / month

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

Funding

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