The B.S. program is designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of the brain and the nervous system. Our interdisciplinary approach will provide you with knowledge in areas such as nervous system diseases and current therapeutic strategies, the cellular molecular biology of the nervous system, cognition and behavior. You’ll have the opportunity to gain experience with a multitude of experimental approaches and techniques used to solve unanswered questions in the field of neuroscience.
There are three major options available for the B.S. degree:
a major in Clinical Neuroscience from the College of Health Sciences,
a major in Molecular Neuroscience from the College of Environment and Life Sciences, and
a major in Neuropharmacology from the College of Pharmacy.
The option for different majors is unique and makes URI truly distinct when it comes to undergraduate neuroscience education. The interdisciplinary nature of the program allows you access to a broad range of faculty with expertise in neuroscience research across the campus and the George and Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience.
Careers
Students who graduate with a B.S. in interdisciplinary neuroscience have an ever-growing choice of career options. These include graduate school in neuroscience, medical school, graduate programs in allied health professions; research positions in academic, government, biotech or pharmaceutical laboratories; and a variety of professional opportunities in science education, science writing, data science, and health care.
22 January 2025
University of Rhode Island
Kingston Campus,
75 Briar Lane,
KINGSTON,
Rhode Island,
2881, United States
You are a first-year applicant if you are graduating from secondary school and have never enrolled in college, or if you have attended secondary school and college during the same time period (dual enrollment) or have taken some college-level courses during secondary school.
Admission to the University of Rhode Island is competitive, and each candidate receives individual consideration.
English Proficiency Requirements:
All international applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. English language proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:
Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum score of 105
TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 79
IELTS: minimum score of 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced: 176-184
Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 53
Eiken Test of English: completion of level Pre-1
Application Deadlines: June 1 (Fall Semester); December 1 (Spring Semester)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.