Bachelor in Neuroscience (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

The Neuroscience major prepares students for careers and graduate study in neuroscience and related fields. Students gain in-depth knowledge of the human nervous system through interdisciplinary study in biology, psychology, and related sciences. The programme emphasizes hands-on research using modern laboratory techniques and equipment. Students work directly with faculty mentors on projects in cognitive neuroscience and related areas.

Focus areas include anatomy and physiology, cellular and molecular biology, cognitive psychology, neurological disorders, brain function and behavior, neural systems and control.

The Neuroscience major requires a total of 120 credits, including coursework in biology, psychology, chemistry, and mathematics. Students complete a research practicum in the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab and participate in data collection, analysis, and presentation under faculty supervision.

Graduates pursue careers in neuroscience research, graduate programs in neuroscience or related health sciences, and roles in biomedical or pharmaceutical research settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the Neuroscience major. Official transcripts and a completed application are required.

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 89% of applicants.

Simpson College’s liberal arts tradition provides the foundation for a broad academic offering across on-campus, online and graduate study. Undergraduate students can choose from more than 80 majors, minors, concentrations and pre-professional programs. Academic areas include business and economics, chemistry and physics, life sciences, mathematics and computer science, media and communication, music, theatre arts, teacher education, and political science, sociology and criminal justice. Honors students add interdisciplinary courses and research fellowships, while the Center for Exploratory Studies helps undecided students find an academic direction.

Learning combines theory with practical application through research, study abroad, internships and other immersive experiences. A 13:1 student-teacher ratio supports personalized attention, while faculty and staff assist students with classroom work and career planning. The 85-acre campus sits in the heart of Indianola, a central Iowa city with housing, dining, clubs, performing and creative arts, 22 varsity sports, intramural activities, parks and trails. Des Moines is about 20 minutes away, giving students access to Iowa’s capital city while retaining a residential campus setting.

International students can engage with Simpson’s Office of International Education and Study Abroad through May Term travel courses and semester programs. Simpson offers access to more than 60 ISEP programs in dozens of countries, plus faculty-led courses in locations including Brazil, Italy, Japan, Spain and New Zealand. Study-abroad scholarships include more than 40 Walt Scholarships annually. Horizons supports program applications, passport and health information, and scholarship submissions. Provider deadlines vary, so early planning matters.