Neuroscience Center Office
1055 SWKT, (801) 422-1218
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences Advisement Center
151 SWKT, (801) 422-3541
College of Biology and Agriculture Advisement Center
380 WIDB, (801) 422-3042
The neuroscience undergraduate program is an interdisciplinary
program that allows students to seek advisement at the College of
Biology and Agriculture Advisement Center or the College of
Family, Home, and Social Sciences Advisement Center.
Admission to Degree Program
The degree program in the Neuroscience Center carries special
enrollment limitations. Please see the college advisement center
for specific details.
The Discipline
Neuroscience is the field of study covering the development and
function of the central nervous system and its connection to
influencing/regulating behavior. The study of neuroscience
examines topics such as neuroanatomy, neuropsychopharmacology,
neurophysiology, molecular neurobiology, and
neuroendocrinology. The interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience
requires the tools provided by experience and training in calculus,
general biology, genetics, physiology, molecular biology, chemistry
(general, organic, and biochemistry), physics, psychology
(hormones and behavior, memory, cognition, sensation, and
perception), and research design and analysis.
The objectives for students pursuing a major in neuroscience
are to (1) establish and promote an interdisciplinary education in
neuroscience, (2) produce scientifically literate individuals having
the ability to design, conduct, and analyze research activities, and
(3) have students think critically in an integrative fashion based
upon research-rich and inquiry-based academic curricula.
Career Opportunities
Neuroscience prepares students to pursue advanced degrees in
graduate school or to enter into the pharmaceutical and
biotechnology workforce. Neuroscience is an excellent
preprofessional field of study for those interested in health
professions, law, or business.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a BYU bachelor's degree a student must complete, in
addition to all requirements for a specific major, the following
university requirements:
- The university core, consisting of requirements in general and
religious education. (See the University Core section of this
catalog for details. For a complete listing of courses that meet
university core requirements, see the current class schedule.)
- A minimum of 30 credit hours in residence
- A minimum of 120 credit hours
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
Undergraduate Programs and Degrees
BS Neuroscience
Students should see their college advisement center for help or
information concerning the undergraduate programs.
