BA Neuroscience at Harvard University

Programme overview

Neuroscientists explore what is arguably the least understood and most important area of biology: how billions of electrically charged neurons create our rich sensory, emotional, and intellectual life (and no less than all animal behavior!). Neuroscience as a field is interdisciplinary and encompasses many areas of science, including genetics, chemistry, molecular biology, mathematics, cell and systems biology, computer science, and cognitive science. Neuroscientists study every aspect of the brain - from genes to behavior.

Faculty: Harvard College: Sciences | Department: Neuroscience | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

The Neuroscience curriculum includes a series of fundamental courses in the life and applied sciences. In advanced elective courses, students explore specific areas of neuroscience on a range of topics including cells and circuits, physiology, learning and memory, cognitive science, development, genetics, computational modeling, and disease and therapeutics. Gateway courses include First Year LS1a or LPS A or CS 50 or 32 or AM 10 (fall) APMTH 10: Computing with Python for Scientists and Engineers (fall) LS 1b or CS 51 or 61 and/or a ‘related fields’ course (spring) COMPSCI 50: Introduction to Computer Science (offered both terms) Math.

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Application information

USD 62,226 a year (2026-27). Harvard College undergraduate tuition for 2026-27, one rate for all students; excludes fees ($6,216), housing, food and health insurance. Source

Entry term is fall. Applicants choose Restrictive Early Action or Regular Decision; admitted students reply by May 1.

First-year applications through the Common Application: Restrictive Early Action closes November 1 with notification by mid-December; Regular Decision closes January 1 with notification by the end of March. The application fee is $95 (fee waiver available) and can be paid online via the Common Application. Harvard requires the SAT or ACT, with exceptions only where the tests are not accessible.

Apply through the official page: https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply

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