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Biology, Neuroscience Concentration BS

One of three concentrations available to students pursuing a BS Biology, the Neuroscience emphasis provides a strong foundation for those interested in medicine or other health-science related career as well as those who wish to enter a career in neuroscience. Students build on a shared cognate and biology core and add specialized courses in neurobiology and related fields.

Total Credits: 124

Major: Core Requirements — 27

Biology Core

Major: Concentration Requirements — 12-13

Neuroscience

Cognates — 28-30

Andrews Core Experience — 43-46*

Students must take all courses designated in the BA & BS Degree Requirements  of the Andrews Core Experience or the Honors Andrews Core Experience (SAGES)  while noting the following requirements and recommendations.

*46 credits for standard ACE package; 43 credits for Honors.

 

Undergraduate Electives — 9-12

Students must take 9-12 elective credits from any college level courses.

Thesis (Optional)

A minimum of 3 credits of BIOL 495  or HONS 497H . Biology majors may elect to complete a minimum of 3 credits of original research in a topic of mutual interest with a Department of Biology faculty member and present this original work in the form of a senior thesis. This research experience may be supported by a research scholarship.