BS Neuroscience (Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience) at Rice University

Programme overview

BS Neuroscience (Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience) is a undergraduate degree programme at Rice University in Neuroscience (Wiess School of Natural Sciences). The Neuroscience program offers a broad range of introductory and advanced courses that lead to either a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree with a Major in Neuroscience and a major concentration in Computational Neuroscience or a major concentration in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Neuroscience, or a Minor in Neuroscience. The degree totals 73-77 credit hours.

Faculty: Wiess School of Natural Sciences | Department: Neuroscience | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 27-30 courses (73-77 credit hours), depending on course selection, to satisfy major requirements. A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 29 credit hours taken at the 300-level or above. A maximum of 2 courses (6 credit hours) from study abroad or transfer credit after matriculation at Rice may be applied towards specific major requirements. For additional program guidelines regarding transfer credit, see the Policies tab.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university through Rice undergraduate admissions; no separate admission requirements are published for this major.

USD 71,140 a year (2026-27). Standard undergraduate tuition for students entering 2024 or later (students who entered before 2024 pay $65,280); one rate for all undergraduate majors and all students. Estimate; excludes student activity, recreation and health and wellness fees, room a Source

Entry term is Fall. Early Decision I and II and Regular Decision are offered.

Early Decision I closes November 1 with decisions by mid-December; Early Decision II and Regular Decision close January 4, Regular Decision decisions by April 1. The application fee is $75. SAT/ACT scores are optional (recommended, not required).

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