Program Overview

Behavioural Neuroscience Program

The Behavioural Neuroscience program is offered by the Faculty of Science, Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology.

Program Overview

The Behavioural Neuroscience program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the biological basis of behaviour, including the structure and function of the brain, nervous system, and sensory systems.

Career Possibilities

Graduates of the Behavioural Neuroscience program may pursue careers in fields such as research, healthcare, education, and industry.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Behavioural Neuroscience program, applicants must meet the general admission requirements of Simon Fraser University.

BC High School Admission Requirements

• English language requirement
• Quantitative and analytical skills requirement
• A minimum of five approved Grade 12 courses, including English Studies 12 (min 70%) or equivalent

Grade 11 Required Courses

• One of:
  • English 11
  • EFP: Literary Studies + New Media 11
  • EFP: Literary Studies + Spoken Language 11
  • EFP: Literary Studies + Writing 11
  • Composition 11
  • Creative Writing 11
  • English First Peoples 11
  • Literary Studies 11
  • New Media 11
  • Spoken Language 11
• One of:
  • Math 11
  • Foundations of Math 11
  • Pre-Calculus 11
• All of:
  • Science 11
  • Chemistry 11
  • Physics 11
• One of:
  • Social Studies 11
  • Explorations in Social Studies 11
  • Francophone History 11
  • Any approved Social Studies 12

Grade 12 Required Courses

• One of:
  • English Studies 12 (English 12) (min 70%)
  • English First Peoples 12 (min 70%)
  • Francais langue et culture 12 (min 70%)
• One of:
  • Pre-Calculus 12
• Two of:
  • Anatomy & Physiology 12 (Biology 12)
  • Calculus 12
  • Chemistry 12
  • Physics 12
• Additional course(s): See SFU's approved course list

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application through the SFU website and meet the general admission requirements of the university.

SFU General Requirements

• English language requirement
• Quantitative and analytical skills requirement
• Graduate high school
• Have a minimum of five approved academic Grade 12 courses, including English Studies 12 or equivalent
• Have a minimum grade of 70% or higher in Language Arts 11, English 12, or equivalent

Admissions

Admission is based on an evaluation of all approved academic Grade 11 and 12 courses, including any specific course requirements set by the faculty or program to which you are applying.

Understanding Early and Standard Admission Evaluation

If you are currently completing high school, your application will be reviewed multiple times as new grade information is received through the BC Ministry of Education’s Student Transcript Service (STS).

Early Admission

Early admission is based on strong academic performance in all approved Grade 11 courses, as well as any Grade 12 courses available at the time of evaluation.

Standard Admission

Standard admission is based on all approved academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 (or equivalent) courses.

Required Courses

Grade 11

• Two of:
  • Chemistry 11
  • Life Sciences 11
  • Physics 11

Grade 12 (at least 5 approved academic courses)

Equivalent AP or IB courses may be used in place of the following courses.

• One of:
  • English Studies 12
  • English First Peoples 12
• At least two of:
  • Anatomy and Physiology 12
  • Calculus 12
  • Chemistry 12
  • Physics 12
• All:
  • Pre-Calculus 12
• Additional course(s): See SFU's approved course list

All BC and Yukon Approved Academic High School Courses

SFU maintains an already Senate-approved list of approved academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses, which forms the basis for admission evaluations. This list outlines the courses considered in both early and regular admission assessments across all faculties.