Bachelor in Neuroscience
Bethlehem, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 50,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 2022-23 full-time comprehensive fee per year
Introduction
Neuroscience represents a relatively new but rapidly expanding area of study that brings together a variety of disciplines to explore the development, structure, functional activities and behavioral consequences of the nervous system. The neuroscience major emphasizes a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to understanding the intricate neural mechanisms underlying human and animal behavior. You will experience a diverse, yet integrated education focused on the relationship between biology and behavior from the introductory to advanced courses of study.
Academic and Co-Curricular Opportunities
Research
Students in the neuroscience program regularly take part in individualized experiences to help them develop as scientists. Opportunities include the Honors Program, Student Opportunities for Academic Research (SOAR), and National Science Foundations-supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program.
Service Learning
Service learning is a critical component of engaging students in higher education. By offering neuroscience undergraduates the opportunity to share their knowledge of the nervous system and the benefits of brain research with the general public, Brain Awareness Outreach has the potential to increase student personal development in areas such as personal identity, social responsibility, communication skills, and leadership abilities. Our Brain Club serves as a perfect conduit for student engagement in service learning and community service activities!
Study Abroad
Sophomore year is the perfect time for a study abroad opportunity, or, as we like to call it, a “Global Greyhound Trip.” The Elevate experience includes a faculty-led trip to one of our featured destinations at no extra cost to students! In fact, one of our Neuroscience faculty is co-leading a trip to Tanzania.
Lehigh Valley Society for Neuroscience Chapter
The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is the largest professional organization committed to the discipline of neuroscience worldwide. The Lehigh Valley SfN Chapter is dedicated to fostering a sense of social responsibility and leadership abilities in all Lehigh Valley SfN Chapter undergraduate members as they engage in scholarship and educate the public about the brain and benefits of neuroscience research through service learning and advocacy initiatives.
Admissions
Curriculum
Seven courses serve as the core of this major, along with seven co-requisite courses. The neuroscience major is designed to provide students with an opportunity to focus on one of three areas of emphasis: Cellular Neurobiology, Behavioral Neuroscience, or Cognitive Neuroscience.
Core Courses
- BIOL 111: Foundations of Biology
- NEUR/BIOL 263: Neuroscience
- PSYC 120: Introduction to Psychology
- PSYC 211: Experimental Methods and Data Analysis I
- PSYC 212: Experimental Methods and Data Analysis II
- NEUR 367: Introduction to Neuroscience Methodology
- NEUR 373: Neuroscience Seminar
* BIOL 110.2: Bioscience Seminar is strongly recommended for incoming first-year students.
Co-Requisites
- CHEM 113–114: General Chemistry.
- CHEM 211–212: Organic Chemistry (for Cellular Neurobiology and Behavioral Neuroscience Tracks)
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- CSCI 120–121: Computer Science (for Cognitive Neuroscience Track)
- MATH 170: Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
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- MATH 106 & MATH 166: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I with Review, Parts 1 and 2
- PHYS 109-110: Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences
Electives
Select three of the following electives from your chosen area of emphasis and one from a different area of neuroscience interest:
Cellular Neurobiology
BIOL 210: Genetics. BIOL 266: Cell and Molecular Biology. BIOL/CHEM 328: Biochemistry II. BIOL 342: Animal Development. BIOL 350: Human Physiology. BIOL 365: Advanced Genetics. NEUR 381–384: Independent Study. NEUR 386–389: Field Study. NEUR 400–401: Honors
Behavioral Neuroscience
BIOL/PSYC 250: Animal Behavior. PSYC 320: Mind and Brain. PSYC 335: Applied Behavior Analysis. PSYC 362: Psychopathology. NEUR 381–384: Independent Study. NEUR 386–389: Field Study. NEUR 400–401: Honors
Cognitive Neuroscience
CSCI 260: Artificial Intelligence. PHIL/PSYC 251: Philosophy of Psychology. PSYC 315: Cognitive Psychology. PSYC 320: Mind and Brain. PSYC 376: Seminar in Experimental/Cognitive Psychology. NEUR 381–384: Independent Study. NEUR 386–389: Field Study. NEUR 400–401: Honors
Program Outcome
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience are well-prepared to pursue a variety of meaningful opportunities. Many have become physicians, physician assistants, nurses, neurophysiologists, researchers, teachers, counselors, and scientific writers, to name a few. Here is just a sampling of where our graduates have gone following their education at Moravian:
- Mayo Medical School
- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
- Temple University Medical School
- Geisinger Medical School
- University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Pennsylvania College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Drexel University
- Lehigh University
- University of Rochester
- University of Kentucky
- University of Chicago
- Case Western University
- Regeneron
- Merck
- St. Luke’s Hospital
- Sanofi-Pasteur
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships up to USD 25,000 for International Students
Moravian University offers an International Student Merit Award based primarily on academic achievement: grades, the strength of your academic program, your TOEFL or IELTS scores, and your SAT scores if submitted.
Please contact the Executive Director of International Enrollment via the inquiry form on this page for more information regarding the International Student Merit Award.
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