BS Neuroscience at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

A joint venture between the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Medicine, the neuroscience major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree, and its associated coursework represents the truly interdisciplinary nature of the field. The university is home to over 150 neuroscientists conducting scholarly research in every sub-discipline and rapidly evolving area of neuroscience.

Faculty: Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Students majoring in neuroscience take a set of four foundational courses that serve as prerequisites for many of the advanced offerings. Upon completion of these core courses, students then declare a specialization and complete five courses in one of three areas: - Molecular/cellular - Systems/behavioral - Cognitive/computational Students are also required to take two additional courses in either or both of the other specializations to gain broad familiarity with neuroscience. The neuroscience major requires successful completion of 36 degree hours. Upon admission to the University, students can declare the pre-major in neuroscience.

Career pathways

These include pharmaceutical technician, science writer, health educator, clinical research assistant, nonprofit work, and many others. Neuroscience also provides a solid basis for advanced degrees and specializations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the university (and the Arts and Sciences college where applicable) applies; no separate programme-specific requirement published. The Neuroscience Undergraduate Advising Office is dedicated to helping students navigate and complete the undergraduate program by matching students' personal strengths and interests to pathways within the neuroscience curriculum and the university as a whole.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,921 a year (2026-27). Columbus campus on-campus Instructional Fee (tuition) for students beginning Autumn 2026: $6,460.50 per semester at 12-18 credit hours, shown as two semesters (Autumn and Spring). The Ohio State Tuition Guarantee fixes this rate for four years for Ohio re Source

Entry terms for first-year applicants to the Columbus campus: Autumn 2027 and Spring 2027 (Spring 2027 deadline November 1, 2026). Summer first-year applications are not accepted.

Transfer applicants can start in Spring, Summer or Autumn 2027.

First-year, Columbus campus, Autumn 2027: early action (non-binding) deadline November 1, 2026; regular decision deadline January 15, 2027; financial aid priority date February 1; acceptance fee deadline May 1, 2027. Early action decisions: December 11 (Ohio residents and Stamps Eminence applicants) and January 22 (non-Ohio residents and international applicants); regular decision decisions March 5.

First-year applicants apply with the Common Application. ACT or SAT scores are required for first-year Columbus applicants (superscored; sent directly by the testing agency); applicants out of high school two or more years are not required to submit scores. The essay is not required.

Transfer applicants (Columbus campus): Spring 2027 deadline November 1, 2026; Autumn 2027 deadline March 1, 2027; Summer 2027 deadline May 15, 2027. Regional campuses: December 1, 2026, April 15, 2027 and July 15, 2027 respectively.

International transfer applicants: Spring 2027 deadline October 1, 2026; Autumn 2027 deadline March 1, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://undergrad.osu.edu/apply

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