Bachelor in Neuroscience (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $50,800 per year..

Students in this programme conduct laboratory work in cellular and molecular biology, organismal and ecological biology, and human physiology. They study the nervous system through courses in biopsychology, drugs and behavior, and behavioral neuroscience. The programme emphasizes hands-on learning in labs and integrates knowledge from biology, chemistry, and psychology. It prepares students for graduate study or careers in health-related fields.

Focus areas include Biopsychology, Drugs and Behavior, Behavioral Neuroscience, Human Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Environmental Influences on the Nervous System.

The neuroscience major requires 36 credits in neuroscience courses and is a collateral major. Students must also complete a primary major in biology, chemistry, or psychology, with some courses counting toward both majors.

Graduates pursue graduate study in neuroscience, psychology, or medicine, or enter careers in public health, mental health, and related health fields.

Applicants must meet Coe College's general admission requirements. A strong high school background in science and mathematics is expected. Official transcripts and standardized test scores are 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 71% of applicants.

Coe College began in 1851 and has grown into a selective, private, four-year liberal arts institution. Its academic program covers more than 60 areas of study across a range of fields. Small classes, averaging 16 students, support discussion and critical thinking, while students can pursue double majors and complete internships, research, or off-campus study. Specialized options include aviation studies and flight operations, with flight training at the Eastern Iowa Airport and a business administration degree alongside pilot certificates and ratings.

The college is located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second-largest city. The surrounding area provides access to internships, jobs, and entertainment, including opportunities with Fortune 500 companies, teaching hospitals, international companies, nonprofits, local startups, and businesses connected to Coe's local alumni network. Students are guaranteed an internship, research, or off-campus study opportunity, and 40 percent study off campus.

Coe is a residential campus, with nearly 100 percent of students living on campus. More than 100 clubs, organizations, and athletic teams support an active student community, and 90 percent of students participate in campus activities. Daily life includes residence halls, dining, athletics, student organizations, and traditions such as Homecoming, Late Night Breakfast, the Victory Bell, and Flunk Day. International students should expect a close campus environment where activities, classes, and social spaces are within a short walk.