Behavioural Neuroscience

A Behavioural Neuroscience Option is offered for both the BSc Specialization and BSc Honours programs. This option is designed to add a special emphasis on the physiological and biochemical bases of behaviour. It combines the disciplines of Psychology, Biology, and Chemistry, and offers numerous opportunities for students to conduct research with faculty whose primary interest is in the neurobiology of behaviour.

A science background is required for students contemplating careers in neuroscience and it may be an asset in applying for medical school.

Common Core
All Psychology programs have a common core consisting of courses in statistics, research methods, behavioural neurobiology, and the history of psychology, plus a selection of courses from the areas of social, abnormal, personality and development, and from perception, cognition, learning, and memory.

Honours in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience Option) — 66 credits

This program has the same requirements as the BA or BSc Honours in Psychology programs except that it includes the Behavioural Neuroscience Option (21 credits selected from Chemistry and Biology). This replaces the requirement for elective courses from outside psychology, but it does not replace the General Education requirement.

Specialization in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience Option) — 60 credits

This program has the same requirements as the BA or BSc Specialization in Psychology programs except that it includes the Behavioural Neuroscience Option (21 credits selected from Chemistry, and Biology). This replaces the requirement for elective courses from outside psychology, but it does not replace the General Education requirement.

See the BSc degree description for information on the core and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses include:

Introductory Psychology, Research Methods and Designs I and II, Statistical Analysis I and II, Psychopathology: Mood, Anxiety and Personality Disorders, Psychopathology: Schizophrenia and Neurocognitive Disorders, Foundations of Animal Behaviour, Fundamentals of Behavioural Neurobiology, Neurobiology of Drug Abuse and Addiction, Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, Neurobiology of Sensation and Perception, Fundamentals of Life-Span Development, Infancy, Adolescent Development, Ageing

Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Concordia University bases its undergraduate and Graduate in psychology on innovative research and community practice. Our faculty specializations include behavioural neuroscience, clinical and health research, cognitive science, and human development and developmental processes. Learn more about the Department of Psychology

Admission Requirements

Behavioural Neuroscience (BSc - Honours/Specialization) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.