Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | 4 Year(s) | $26500 per year for 12-17 credits | Contact provider |
Biology Department |
Course summary
This program is designed to serve those students interested in the biological basis of behavior with primary emphasis on brain-behavior relationships. The program provides a core of biology, chemistry and experimental psychology with an overview of clinical psychology courses. Emphasis is placed on biological and psychological research techniques. In her junior and senior year, a student will integrate the two areas in her practicum, a field experience designed to fit each student’s specific interest. The biology/psychology major prepares the student for graduate work in the growing field of neuroscience or immediate entry into a career as a research technician. With the addition of two semesters of physics, the biology/psychology major is excellent preparation for medical and veterinary school. Those students interested in medical or veterinary school are provided with further specialized advising to prepare them for competitive admissions to such programs.
Program modules
The modules are IDS-100 Pers on Educ 3 PSY-101 Intro to Psychology 4, PSY-101 Intro to Psychology 4 BIO-239 Genetics 4, BIO-111 Fund of Biology 4 CHM-111 General Chemistry II 4, CHM-110 General Chemistry I 4 MAT-215 3, PSY-210 Research Methods I 4 PSY-340 Research Methods II 4, BIO-230 Unity & Div. of Life 4 PSY-325 Learning and CHM-210 Organic Chem I 4 Motivation 4, PHL-201 Intro to Philosophy 3 PSY-223 Biopsychology 3, CHM-211 Organic Chem II 4, BIO-341 Vertebrate Anatomy 4 BIO-425 Biochemistry II 4, BIO-425 Biochemistry I 4 MAT-109 Short Course Group or Group II Elective in Calculus 3, BIO-413 or BIO-325 3–4 PSY-461 Practicum 4, General Education/Electives 3 General Education/Electives 3, PSY-420 History and Sys 3 BIO-415 Developmental Group I or Group II Elective Biology 3, or BIO-413 3–4 General Education/Electives 12, General Education/Electives 9.
Entry requirement for international students
Students need to have completed a strong college preparatory program in high school accredited by the regional association of the College Board or an approved home school program. They must have a minimum of 18 academic units which includes four units in English and electives; three units in foreign language and mathematics, college preparatory; two units in science and history. International students must fulfill English language requirements by obtaining TOEFL with a minimum score of 500 on the written test and 173 on the computerized test.
College of Notre Dame of Maryland accepts IELTS*
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Awarding body
College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland
Department name
Biology Department
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