BS Neuroscience at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in neuroscience explores how the brain and nervous system operate to control bodily function, behavior and mental states. You receive interdisciplinary training at the intersection of biology, chemistry and psychology, gaining hands-on research experience in a collaborative, close-knit community within ASU's Department of Psychology. This program offers direct access to award-winning faculty and research labs.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Psychology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses NEU 101 Introduction to Neuroscience BIO 181 General Biology I BIO 182 General Biology II CHM 113 General Chemistry I CHM 116 General Chemistry II NEU 290 Data Science for Neuroscience Majors What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Biological Sciences Professor Growth: 7.3% Median Salary: $84,620 Learn more Biological Technician Growth: 7.4% Median Salary: $57,510 Learn more Biomedical Engineer Growth: 7.6% Median Salary: $109,370 Learn more Clinical Trial Manager Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Data Scientist Growth: 34.6% Median Salary: $120,230 Learn more Health Sciences Manager Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Medical Doctor (MD) Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $256,560 Learn more Medical Scientist Growth: 12.6% Median Salary: $103,410 Learn more Physician Assistant (PA) Growth: 21.1% Median Salary: $135,880 Learn more Speech Pathologist Growth: 16.6% Median Salary: $97,870 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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