Program Overview

Neuroscience (BSc)

Program Overview

The Neuroscience option is designed for psychology students who want to research the neurobiology of behaviour. As a student, you'll follow a core psychology curriculum and receive fundamental training in statistics and research methods. You'll also study the history of psychology and take courses in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology.

Program Structure

A Bachelor of Science degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.

• Program options:
  • Honours in Neuroscience (66 credits)
  • Specialization in Neuroscience (60 credits)
• Honours is a highly concentrated program, ideal for students planning to continue to graduate studies.
• Students applying to the University are able to apply to the specialization.

Course Requirements

See the course descriptions in the Undergraduate Calendar.

Admission Criteria

Minimum Cut-off Averages and Course Requirements

• Quebec CEGEP: 27.5
  • Admission is based on the CRC requirements indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Linear Algebra; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions; General Biology (OR Cellular Biology AND Ecology and Evolution)
• High School: B overall, B in math/sciences
  • Completed courses in the disciplines of Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
  • One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent
  • Two sciences (from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 29 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math, 5 science
  • One math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL, or Analysis and Approaches SL)
  • One science (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology, either SL or HL)
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.8/7 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math, 5 science
  • One math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL, or Analysis and Approaches SL)
  • One science (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology, either SL or HL)
• Baccalauréat français: 13 overall, 13 in math/science
  • Premičre: Spécialité mathématiques AND Spécialité physique-chimie
  • Terminale: Spécialité mathématiques (also accepted, Spécialité Physique-Chimie AND Mathématiques Complémentaires)
• British system of education (GCE):
  • A-levels: At least two A-level exams CC, C in math, C in science
  • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results
  • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
• University Transfers (internal/external): B overall, B in math/sciences
  • Completed courses in the disciplines of Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Application Deadlines

FALL ENTRY (September)

• Deadline: March 1
• U.S. and international applicants: Apply no later than February 1 to allow time for immigration document processing.

WINTER ENTRY (January)

• Deadline: November 1
• U.S. and international applicants: Apply no later than August 1 to allow time for immigration document processing.

After Your Degree

Neuroscience alumni often pursue graduate studies. Others have established careers as psychologists, researchers, or medical professionals.

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