BS Interdisciplinary Neuroscience at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

The B.S. program is designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of the brain and the nervous system. Our interdisciplinary approach will provide you with knowledge in areas such as nervous system diseases and current therapeutic strategies, the cellular molecular biology of the nervous system, cognition and behavior. You’ll have the opportunity to gain experience with a multitude of experimental approaches and techniques used to solve unanswered questions in the field of neuroscience.

Study mode: full-time | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

Career pathways

Students who graduate with a B.S. in interdisciplinary neuroscience have an ever-growing choice of career options. These include graduate school in neuroscience, medical school, graduate programs in allied health professions; research positions in academic, government, biotech or pharmaceutical laboratories; and a variety of professional opportunities in science education, science writing, data science, and health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Rhode Island at the university level and applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): a Common Application with official transcripts showing 18 units of college-preparatory coursework; standardized test scores are not required. Some majors set additional requirements for entering the major after admission. Entry into the major: Students must complete a minimum of 56 credits of the following courses with a 2.0 GPA average: BIO 101/103, BIO 102/104, BIO 220/221, BIO 222/223, CHM 101/102, CHM 112/114, CHM 124 or 227, PHY 111/185, MTH 103/131, PSY 113, COM 100, WRT 104 or 106, URI 101, NEU 101, NEU 110, NEU 210, NEU 262, and NEU230.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,684 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time (12-19 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charg Source

International applicants: USD 37,350 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time (12-19 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme Source

First-year entry terms: Fall (September start) and Spring (January start). URI is a test-optional institution; SAT or ACT scores are optional.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision November 1; Early Action December 1; Regular Decision for Fall February 1; Regular Decision for Spring December 15 (domestic) or December 1 (international). Transfer: Fall July 31; priority Spring December 15. FAFSA March 1.

First-year applicants apply on the Common App; the application fee is $65 or a fee waiver.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.commonapp.org/Login?ma=376&tref=program-finder

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