Bachelor in Neuroscience (Bachelor's)

At Adelphi University, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

This programme is designed for students interested in the biological mechanisms underlying brain function. It focuses on molecular and cellular aspects of neuroscience through laboratory-based study and research. Students take advanced courses in neurobiology, genetics, and biochemistry. The curriculum emphasizes scientific inquiry and experimental design in a structured academic environment.

Focus areas include Molecular Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Cellular Neuroscience, Neural Development.

The programme requires 54 credits in the major, including 16 credits in the concentration and 6 credits for a capstone experience. Students complete 120 total credits over four years with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Graduates pursue roles in research laboratories, pharmaceutical development, and graduate study in neuroscience or related biological sciences.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Submit official transcripts and complete the online application.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Adelphi’s main campus occupies 75 acres in Garden City, Long Island, with residence halls, the Ruth S. Harley University Center and facilities such as the Nexus Building. Additional learning hubs serve students in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, while online programs extend the university’s reach. New York City and Long Island provide the wider setting for study, professional opportunities and campus visits.

The institution began as Adelphi Academy in Brooklyn in 1863 and was chartered as Adelphi College in 1896. It moved to Garden City in 1929 and became the first private coeducational institution of higher education on Long Island. Today, Adelphi is organized into eight schools and colleges, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the Willumstad School of Business, the College of Nursing and Public Health, the Derner School of Psychology and the School of Social Work.

Academic study combines small classes, faculty mentoring, internships, research and hands-on learning. Students can choose from undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, including accelerated 4+1 pathways and online options. Adelphi offers study-abroad programs ranging from faculty-led and alternate-break experiences to full-semester placements. International students join a community drawn from around the world and have access to support services throughout their academic journey, with immigration information available through the university’s admissions programming.