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Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor
Starts
Fall Transfer Applicants; Spring Transfer Applicants; Summer Transfer Applicants

Introduction

Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience is a Bachelor program taught at Virginia Tech, USA. Intake: Fall Transfer Applicants; Spring Transfer Applicants; Summer Transfer Applicants. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience is a Bachelor of Science major focused on thought processes in humans. Students explore topics such as sensory and motor systems, learning, memory, decision-making, language, sleep, mood, awareness and attention, and additional areas. Courses introduce biological substrates underlying cognition, from genes to complex circuits, and also address the role of neuroscience in social interactions and society.

The curriculum connects biological, cognitive, and behavioral perspectives. It includes coursework covering memory, language, mood, sleep, learning, perception, attention, decision-making, and social behavior. The major is structured to support multiple academic and career directions while building a foundation in neuroscience and behavior.

This major prepares students for graduate studies in cognitive neuroscience or psychology. It also supports professional careers including law school, business, public health, finance, and policy.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience at Virginia Tech for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Virginia Tech.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Virginia Tech as pre-requiste for admission in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

All students wishing to study this major should apply to Neuroscience.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Graduate studies in cognitive neuroscience
  • Graduate studies in psychology
  • Law School
  • Business
  • Public Health
  • Finance
  • Policy

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.