Bachelor in Neuroscience (Bachelor's)

Students at Bates take part in a campus community that connects academic life with social responsibility and the wider city of Lewiston. Campus activities include arts and athletics, concerts, readings, plays, exhibitions, and dance performances. Public and community events, alumni activities, and student-led conversations add to the range of experiences available beyond scheduled classes. The college's calendars also include orientation, holidays, examinations, registration, commencement, and reunion.

Academic choice is central to the Bates experience. Students can choose from 38 majors and 29 minors, or create an interdisciplinary major through the Independent Interdisciplinary Studies program. The faculty community includes scholars, scientists, and artists who support students through personalized mentorship. Academic opportunities extend from first-year seminars to senior thesis work, with an emphasis on intellectual inquiry, reflection, personal growth, and engagement with the world beyond the campus.

International students can connect with Bates through virtual information sessions, student-led Bobcat Chats, and an on-demand virtual campus tour. The admission team provides regional contacts for applicants selecting their country or region, alongside opportunities to speak with current students or admission staff. Bates is located at 2 Andrews Road in Lewiston, Maine. In-person visits include a student-guided campus tour, an information session, and opportunities to learn about admission and financial aid.

The programme emphasizes research-based learning through hands-on laboratory work and independent inquiry. Students integrate knowledge from biology, psychology, physiology, and quantitative methods to study neural mechanisms and behavior. The curriculum focuses on designing experiments, analyzing data, and communicating findings effectively. Graduates develop the ability to apply neuroscience principles to real-world contexts such as health and technology.

Focus areas include molecular and cellular mechanisms, neural circuits, computation, behavior, cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience.

The major requires 36 credits, including core courses, laboratory work, and a senior capstone or thesis. Students complete research projects and present findings at scientific meetings.

Graduates enter careers as research technicians, neuroscientists, physicians, counselors, science writers, and professionals in biotechnology and pharmaceutical sales.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and mathematics is expected. Submission of transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement is required.

The programme totals about 36 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 13% of applicants.