Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Behavioral Neuroscience offers a rigorous undergraduate education with an emphasis in clinical, systems and behavioral neuroscience, development, neuroplasticity, mental health disorders, research methodology, statistics and data analysis, plus foundational science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses needed to compete in the fastest-growing medical and scientific careers. Graduates of the BS in Behavioral Neuroscience are prepared for high-demand, thriving careers directly after graduating, including in jobs such as medical, clinical, or research laboratory technicians; medical and health services managers; statisticians; technical writers

Faculty: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education | Duration: 4 years (120 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 120 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Lower Division; Upper Division; Behavioral Neuroscience Honors.

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Entry requirements

Academic Progression Requirements Students admitted to the university are admitted directly to their chosen major. Students are expected to make satisfactory progress based on critical indicators, such as GPA in specific courses or credits earned. In cases where students are not making satisfactory progress, a change of major may be required. Advisors work to redirect students to more appropriate majors when critical indicators are not met. Mathematics Progression Milestone Requirements The BS in Behavioral Neuroscience requires MAC 2311 (Calculus I) or MAC2233 (Applied Calculus). Students who do not place into Calculus in their first semester must meet the following progression milestones: 1.Students must enroll in a mathematics course every semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer, if needed) until the program’s mathematics requirement is completed. 2.Students admitted in the Fall or Summer

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Early Fall 2027 and Fall 2027. Applications open August 1 on the Common App. Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT or CLT) are submitted separately from the testing agency.

Transfer entry terms: Spring, Summer A/C, Summer B and Fall.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

First-year Fall 2027 and Early Fall 2027: Early Action deadline for a complete application with documents is November 2, 2026 (notification December 10, 2026); regular deadline December 16, 2026 (notification January 21, 2027); final deadline March 2, 2027 (last decisions April 2, 2027); deposit due May 1, 2027. The application fee is $30 USD (or an SAT/ACT fee waiver). Applications are submitted through the Common App.

Domestic transfer application deadlines: Spring 2027 December 1; Summer A/C 2027 March 8; Summer B 2027 April 26; Fall 2027 July 8; Spring 2028 November 10 (College of Business deadlines are earlier). Transfer applicants educated at a non-US institution: Spring 2027 October 1; Summer 2027 March 2; Fall 2027 May 16; Spring 2028 October 5. The transfer application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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