Program Overview

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Neuroscience Bachelor's Degree

The Neuroscience Bachelor's degree at the University of Texas at San Antonio is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of nervous system function and disease. This program reaches across multiple disciplines, including neurobiology, psychology, and computational sciences.

Why Pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience

The Neuroscience program allows students to explore brain function and disease across multiple disciplines. The university offers a broad scope of neuroscience, where students can study how the brain functions from the molecular level to cells, systems, and behavior. An undergraduate degree in Neuroscience is an outstanding preparation for graduate school, medical or dental school, as well as a wide range of careers, including biotechnology, other health professions, teaching, and artificial intelligence.

Pathways to Science Professions

The Neuroscience degree allows students to study multiple fields, such as biology, psychology, and statistics. Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system through brain-focused science, focusing on discovering the neural bases of experience, behavior, and disease. Students studying Neuroscience may consider becoming involved in:

• The Pre-Medical Society at the University of Texas at San Antonio
• Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) Biological Honor Society
• Student Psychology Association
• School Psychology Graduate Student Organization
• Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology

Admission Requirements

When applying to the University of Texas at San Antonio, students select the major they would like to study. The choice of major does not impact admission to the university, as all students must meet the university's general admission requirements. However, some majors may require additional admission requirements to declare the major in the freshman year.

• Neuroscience: There are no additional admission requirements to declare this major. Students must meet the university's general admission requirements.

Scholarships

The University of Texas at San Antonio offers various scholarships, including:

• UT San Antonio Scholarship Hub: a general scholarship application that automatically considers students for dozens of scholarships
• Distinguished Scholarship: an automatic merit-based scholarship for incoming new freshman and transfer students who display exceptional scholastic achievement
• UT San Antonio Bold Promise: a commitment to cover tuition and mandatory fees 100% for eligible students from low and middle-income Texas families

Careers, Salary & Skills

The University of Texas at San Antonio prepares students for future careers that are in demand. Possible careers for Neuroscience graduates include:

• Biotechnology
• Health professions
• Teaching
• Artificial intelligence The University Career Center offers resources to help students identify and develop the global skills necessary to successfully pursue and achieve lifelong career goals.

Minors & Certificates

After selecting a major area of study and enrolling at the University of Texas at San Antonio, degree-seeking students can choose from a variety of minors and certificates to supplement their education. Although not required, minors and certificates can help students customize their university experience based on their passions and unique career goals.

The Honors Experience

The University of Texas at San Antonio's Honors College offers experiential learning, hands-on classes, and project-based programs that are customizable to fit individual goals. Students in any major can be invited to the Honors College, where they can turn their passions into marketable skills for the future.

Why UT San Antonio?

The University of Texas at San Antonio offers:

• Cutting-edge science discoveries
• Advanced facilities, including the newly opened Science and Engineering Building and the School of Data Science
• Internships that provide work experience and increase marketability to employers
• A Career Center with a dedicated counselor for science majors, offering internship opportunities and advice

Student Success

The University of Texas at San Antonio is committed to student success, offering an experiential learning initiative that applies classroom learning to real-life experiences. The College of Sciences Student Success Center provides resources, including tutoring, internships, and professional development skills, to help students achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.