Behavioural Neuroscience (BSc)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Offered by:Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts & Science
Why study Behavioural Neuroscience?
Hormones, steroids and neurotransmitters start pumping through our brains the minute we’re born. Chemicals like adrenalin, cortisol, serotonin and dopamine play key roles in our emotions. When you study behavioural neuroscience, you’ll investigate the links between the chemical changes in the brain, emotions and behaviour.
The Behavioural 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. You’ll also:
- Receive fundamental training in statistics and research methods
- Study the history of psychology
- Take courses in chemistry, biochemistry and biology
After graduation, you’ll have the skill and knowledge to pursue research, medicine or graduate studies in psychology.
Program details
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.
Concentrations:
- Honours in Psychology/Behavioural Neuroscience (66 credits)
- Specialization in Psychology/Behavioural Neuroscience (60 credits)
Students applying directly to the honours program should list this as their first choice. If not admitted to honours, they will automatically be considered for the next highest program, i.e. specialization.
Additional Math / Science Courses
- CEGEP STUDENTS: Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics – General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions – General Biology OR Natural Science DEC OR DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts.
- CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: one math – two of biology, chemistry, physics
- BACC. FRANÇAIS STUDENTS: Science programs require the completion of Série S (Sciences) Bacc. Français
Note: Special attention is paid to Math and Science grades. Applicants missing some of the course prerequisites may still be eligible for admission.
Minimum Cut-off Averages
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
- Quebec Cegep (CRC): 28.0 (Honours: 31.0)
- Canadian High Schools: 80% (Honours: 85%)
- U.S. High Schools: B (Honours: A-)
- University Transfers (internal/external): B (Honours: B+)
- International Bacc. (IB): 31 (Honours: 35)
- Bacc. Français: 13 (Honours: 14)
(excluding diplôme professionnelle)
Make sure you also meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements.
We consider complete applications year round and we give priority to applicants who apply by official deadlines. Late applications will be considered if places are still available for the fall term only.
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November 1 Not all programs are available for this term. Please check program availability. |
| Outside Canada (International) | February 1 | September 1 |
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
Sample classes
- Fundamentals of Personality
- Fundamentals of Sensation and Perception
- Neurobiology of Drug Abuse and Addiction
- Molecular and General Genetics
- Biochemistry
All students majoring in Psychology must complete the 33 credit core curriculum.
Core Program: 33 credits
- 15 required credits in psychology, including Strategies of Inquiry in Psychology, Statistical Analysis, Modern Psychology in Historical Perspective, Fundamentals of Behavioural Neurobiology.
- 18 elective credits in psychology: nine credits from Fundamentals of Abnormal, Developmental and Social Psychology and Theories of Personality; nine credits from Motivation, Learning, Sensation and Perception, and Cognition.
Students in the honours program Behavioural Neuroscience must also complete several other required and elective courses.
Related programs
United States students
A US Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all US regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.
