Program Overview

Online Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

The online Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at Arizona State University examines the functions of the brain and nervous system and how they affect behavior, emotion, and consciousness. Students explore innovative research while building strong foundations in biology, engineering, mathematics, and psychology. The rigorous curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in health and research-related fields.

Program Overview

• The program focuses on cognition, emotion, and behavior, offering hands-on research experience and preparation for careers or graduate study in neuroscience, psychology, medicine, and other health-related fields.
• Students learn the basic elements of the nervous system and how it functions in relation to cognition, behavior, thought, and emotion in humans and animals through field research.
• Foundations in biochemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, and psychology provide students with a deeper understanding of the structure and function of the brain and nervous system.

Curriculum

• Foundational courses are related to psychology, biology, mathematics, and chemistry.
• These courses prepare students for upper-division classes that explore the brain and nervous system from different levels of neuroscience investigation.
• Examples of courses include:
  • BIO 181: General Biology I
  • BIO 182: General Biology II
  • BIO 360: Animal Physiology
  • BIO 476: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • BIO 477: Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience
  • CHM 113: General Chemistry I
  • CHM 116: General Chemistry II
  • MAT 251: Calculus for Life Sciences

Career Opportunities

• The program provides students with the flexibility to enter a variety of STEM-related professions, such as health, research, and engineering.
• Potential career examples include:
  • Biological Sciences Professor
  • Biological Technician
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Clinical Trial Manager
  • Data Scientist
  • Health Sciences Manager
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
  • Medical Scientist
  • Physician Assistant (PA)

Admission Requirements

• To be admitted to ASU, students must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed at least 14 of the following courses:
  • Four years of math
  • Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
  • Three years of lab sciences (one year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences, or physics)
  • Two years of social sciences (including one year of American history)
  • Two years of the same second language
  • One year of fine arts or career and technical education
• Applicants must meet at least one of the following:
  • Top 25% in their high school graduating class
  • 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A)
  • ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

Tuition and Fees

• Students can estimate their full-time or part-time tuition fees using the tuition calculator.
• Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Research Areas

• The program allows students to tailor their curriculum to fit their interests and goals.
• Students can select their upper-division courses from four focal areas of neuroscience that use different levels of analysis:
  • Behavioral neuroscience
  • Cellular and molecular neuroscience
  • Cognitive neuroscience
  • Systems neuroscience

Faculty and Accreditation

• The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members, including Fulbright American Scholars, Guggenheim Fellows, MacArthur Fellows, and Nobel laureates.
• ASU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.