Bachelor in Neuroscience (Bachelor's)

At Knox College, tuition is Tuition and fees are set annually and available through the Office of the Bursar; current rates are listed on the college's financial aid website..

Students in this programme conduct laboratory research in cellular and molecular neuroscience or behavioral neuroscience under faculty supervision. They complete a senior research project that involves designing experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results in a specialized area of study. The programme integrates biology, chemistry, psychology, and computational methods to explore nervous system function. Students engage in hands-on learning through required research methods courses and lab work.

Focus areas include cellular/molecular neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience.

The Bachelor of Arts requires 10 or 11 credits distributed across core courses, electives, and research components. The Bachelor of Science requires additional science and math credits beyond the BA structure, with a focus on advanced coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, math, or computer science.

Graduates pursue careers in research laboratories, graduate programs in neuroscience or related fields, and health-related professions such as medicine or clinical psychology.

Applicants must meet Knox College's general admission requirements. No specific prerequisites beyond high school science and math courses are listed for the neuroscience major.

on-campus, full-time, typical duration four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 71% of applicants.

For nearly 200 years, Knox College has brought together students who want to explore ideas and make a difference in their communities, nation, and world. The small campus supports close connections among students, faculty, and peers. Students encounter people with different majors, interests, and skill levels, creating opportunities to build connections across backgrounds. Campus traditions and activities, including Flunk Day and time on the South Lawn, form part of the Knox experience in Galesburg, a city in western Illinois.

Knox’s liberal arts education is designed to produce informed, engaged citizens who can apply knowledge to practical challenges. Students can choose from more than 60 courses of study, including 42 majors, 57 minors, pre-professional programs, and cooperative programs. Academic options include biology, creative writing, data science, economics, computer science, business and management, philosophy, psychology, art and art history, and music. The academic calendar uses three terms each year, with students taking three classes per term to create space for deeper study. Conversations with peers and faculty can lead to research projects and independent studies. Every student receives financial assistance, and students can seek support from peers, faculty, and Admissions as they shape their path at Knox.