Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience

Academic Eligibility

First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records. 

Documents for Admission

Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

Career development in the neuroscience major

The UM neuroscience degree is focused on preparing students for careers in a number of fields – from medicine and science writing to law and education. Our faculty are fully vested in the success of our students, serving as mentors every step of the way. 

Networking and professional development in the neuroscience program

The Brain Initiative, the University of Montana's campus portal and network, keeps students, faculty and staff up-to-date on neuroscience-related news, opportunities and resources. NIH-funded research centers also sponsor opportunities and events for students.

Our Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program welcomes neuroscience majors who wish to pursue a research project in the lab of a faculty member over the summer. They receive salary and supply stipend as well as training on research techniques, experimental design and communicating results.

Clubs and student organizations for neuroscience majors

The UM Neuroscience Club is formally recognized by Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) and supports social activities with faculty, peer-to-peer mentoring, and outreach to K-12 schools.

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the application fee
3. Submit required application documents

• English language proficiency requirements
• Academic records
• Financial information
• Copy of passport
• Transfer form (for transfer students only) 

You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.