The Neuroscience Major program of Northwestern University is offering studies of the nervous system, from the level of individual genes and proteins that control neural activity to mechanisms that govern complex human behavior. Northwestern’s undergraduate major in Neuroscience offers courses spanning these diverse topics, as well as interdisciplinary coursework through five Allied Fields.
Neuroscience Major, Bachelor
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Overview
The Neuroscience Major program of Northwestern University will prepare students for future careers in research, medicine, the biotech and other industries, science journalism, or patent law.
Modern Neuroscience is increasingly interdisciplinary, crossing traditional boundaries to address new opportunities and challenges in understanding brain function and dysfunction. Northwestern’s undergraduate major in Neuroscience is designed to prepare students by providing both deep training in Neuroscience and opportunities for additional study in a related Allied Field.
Career paths
Earning a degree in Neuroscience will prepare students exceptionally well for graduate study in Neuroscience or related fields, medical school, careers in the pharmaceutical, biotech or other industries, or for other science-related careers such as science journalism or patent law.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physiology
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience
- Animal Physiology
English Language Requirements
This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.
General Requirements
- Common Application or Coalition Application
- Official secondary school transcript and school report
- Counselor recommendation
- At least one teacher recommendation
- SAT or ACT scores
- Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (ONLY required for international applicants whose first language is not English or whose schooling has not been in English)
- Nonrefundable application fee of $75 or application fee waiver
- Early Decision Agreement (ONLY Early Decision applicants)
- Midyear transcript
- Music audition (ONLY School of Music applicants)
- Required for homeschooled applicants ONLY: 3 SAT subject tests
Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Evanston
- 1100 - 1500 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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