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Bachelor of Neuroscience at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

United States of America, Indianapolis

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis offers the Bachelor of Neuroscience as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Indianapolis , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for neuroscience and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.

About Bachelor of Neuroscience

The Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience is a Purdue University degree offered in the Neuroscience Program.

Neuroscience is a rapidly advancing field that addresses the structure and function of the nervous system, with particular focus on intersection between the brain and behavior. Our program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum grounded in biology, psychology, physics, chemistry, computer science, and mathematical sciences, with the nervous system as a common focus. Youll have the option to study cellular/molecular, computational, or behavioral neuroscience. No other program provides the cross-disciplinary research and learning environment that IUPUI offers our students!

As early as their freshman year, our undergraduates are encouraged to participate in research with renowned faculty. Students are at a unique advantage to have an impact in this field because of our strong partnerships with the School of Medicine, as well with organizations in central Indiana that are aligned with the life and health sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries.

All neuroscience students complete a senior capstone research project. The capstone is an independent, creative effort of the student that is integrative and builds on the student's previous work in the major. It could be research, an independent study project, a practicum, a seminar, or field experience.

Youll graduate prepared to continue on in graduate/professional and study advanced study medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law or public health.

If youre looking to start your career after graduation, well prepare you for that, too. The field of neuroscience has been described in Science Careers as an â€˜explosive field that has emerged over the last three decades. There is a high demand for trained professionals with knowledge and skills related to neuroscience. You could find a job as a research technician at a university, hospital, biotechnology company, pharmaceutical company, medical center, or government agencies. Private research foundations, government laboratories, and regulatory agencies also hire our neuroscience graduates.

Disciplines

School of Science

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Neuroscience at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Entry Requirements

Graduation from a high school accredited by a state Department of Public Instruction.
The extent to which the student meets or exceeds the following minimum requirements:
- High School GPA of 3.0.
- Completion of Core 40 including chemistry and 4 years of math including trigonometry or pre-calculus.
- Minimum SAT scores of 550 math and 480 critical reading or ACT scores of 24 math and 20 verbal.
You must provide the results of your SAT or ACT, including the Written Section of the test (scores must be received at IUPUI by May 1). If your class has graduated and a fall semester has passed since you graduated, you do not need to take the SAT or ACT. Though test results are considered during the admission review, we do not deny students strictly based on their test results. The SAT or ACT is most important when considering you for dual admission to your intended major and scholarship consideration.
For admission to the engineering programs, minimum SAT scores of 480 verbal (critical reading) and 550 mathematics or minimum ACT scores of 20 English and 24 mathematics are required.
Because of a limitation on the total number of applicants that may be accepted as first-year students, out-of-state admissions may close at any time. When it becomes necessary to limit the number of Indiana residents accepted for a specific program, students will be offered admission to an alternate program or admission to the desired program for a subsequent semester.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

Students who are admitted with TOEFL iBT of 60-94 or IELTS of 5.5-6.5 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores will also be required to take the EAP placement test. Depending on your EAP test results, you may take EAP courses at the same time as your academic major courses for one or two semesters. Your letter of admission will indicate if you are required to take this test.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Neuroscience at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Neuroscience at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

IUPUI accepts one of two online applications for freshman students:

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Common Application
Submit only one application for admission to IUPUI. You must submit the nonrefundable $65 application fee to complete your application.

Helpful Tips

The Common App will require you to complete an essay.
You are not required to have an SAT or ACT score to submit either application.

Questions

If you have any questions or issues, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

You will submit your supporting documents electronically through Atlas, our online portal for international students. Within five business days of submitting the online application, you will receive an email from [email protected] with instructions.

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You can also log into Atlas to see your next steps and see which documents have been reviewed and accepted. Our international admissions team will contact you if there are any questions about your documents.

After you submit your academic records and we have determined that you have been academically admitted at IUPUI, we will notify you via email. You will be able to access the letter about your admission status in Atlas.

If you have not submitted your proof of English proficiency, you should submit it now.

Also, be sure to check your email on a regular basis. We will email you if we need any additional documentation or if we have any other instructions for you. The waiting period until you hear if you have been admitted is usually two to four weeks.

Learn more about what happens after you apply, including how to check your admission status.

If you will need a student visa in order to enroll at IUPUI, you must submit financial documentation verifying your ability to pay your tuition and living expenses for up to one year. To learn more about this, please download and read: Financial Information for International Students

In order to complete this step, you must fill out both, the“Submit Financial Support Agreement” and “Submit Financial Documentation” e-forms in Atlas.

We cannot issue you a visa document until you have completed this step.

You will need to transfer your SEVIS record to IUPUI if you are currently on a student visa (F1) and are studying at a U.S. institution.

Log onto Atlas and follow instructions for filling out and submitting the SEVIS Transfer Request Form.

IUPUI requires all fall international freshmen to officially accept their offer of admission by paying a nonrefundable $100 enrollment deposit.

Once your deposit is received, it will be marked as such on your student record. This will allow you to register for student orientation (which takes place virtually during the summer). Your deposit will be applied to your first tuition bill.

You can pay your deposit online. If you were admitted by May 1, pay your deposit by June 1. If you were admitted after May 1, pay your deposit within three weeks of admission. As a reminder, your deposit is not refundable if you decide to attend somewhere other than IUPUI.

Bachelor of Neuroscience at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

United States of America, Indianapolis