BS Neurobiology at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

Neurobiology is an interdisciplinary field of study that focuses on the structure and function of the brain and nervous system, and how they control behavior, cognition, and all physiological processes in animals. Neurobiology includes study of the nervous system from the molecular, cellular, functional, evolutionary, computational, and medical perspectives. Hands-on experiences, from designing and conducting lab experiments to using different techniques and instruments to recording and analyzing data, play an important role in gaining neurobiology knowledge.

Faculty: Eberly College of Science | Duration: minimum 122 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 122 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Laboratory, Functional and Integrative Neuroscience, Experimental Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II, Introductory Physics I.

Career pathways

A degree in Neurobiology is excellent preparation for a career in:.

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Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Neurobiology major, a student must have: attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average; and completed BIOL 110 , BIOL 230W , CHEM 110 , and MATH 140 , and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

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

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