BS Psychological and Brain Sciences at George Washington University

Programme overview

The bachelor of science in psychological and brain sciences is a degree program committed to teaching the fundamental theories, methods, and results involved in clinical and social psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and the study of complex behavior. The major takes an integrated and rigorous approach that emphasizes convergence between the various subfields within psychological and brain sciences. Students with sufficient interest and skill will be assisted in participating in undergraduate research and external internships.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. One 3-credit basic computation course selected from the following: 6 credits in two gateway courses selected from the following: One 3-credit upper-level breadth course selected from the following: 6 credits in two advanced breadth courses numbered 3000 or above from any of the following departments: ANTH, BISC, CSCI, DATS, PUBH, and SHLS.

Career pathways

This program is well-suited to students interested in medical, law, and STEM careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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