Behavioural neuroscience is the study of the relationships between behaviour and the structural, chemical and electromagnetic organization of the brain. It’s a key discipline that strives to relate all aspects of behaviour, experiences and feelings to changes in the chemistry, cell activity, and physics of the brain.
Four-year program leads to an honours bachelor of science in behavioural neuroscience
emphasis on a broad range of topics from understanding behaviour to the detailed molecular biology of the junctions between nerves and muscles.
Opportunity for third-year students who display exceptional dedication and skill to work in research laboratories on cutting-edge neuroscience projects.
All students must complete a fourth-year thesis.
Program prepares students interested in studying human behaviour with neurobiological perspectives.
Prospects: biology, dentistry, graduate studies, medicine, neuroscience, psychology, research, teaching in colleges or universities…
Offered in English, but some courses are available in French
Admission requirements
Ontario secondary schools
- 1 grade 12 4U English
- 1 grade 12 4U mathematics
- 2 grade 12 4U sciences
- 2 other grade 12 4U/M courses
See Admissions for other requirements.
It is recommended that secondary school students include calculus, chemistry and physics in their final year. Students without appropriate calculus, chemistry and mathematics courses are required to take upgrading courses before enrolling in the required 1st-year courses.
General information
The Behavioural Neuroscience Coordinating Committee consists of one representative from each of the departments of Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. This committee is responsible for such matters as program counselling and establishing graduation requirements.
Inquiries for further information should be addressed to the coordinator of the Behavioural Neuroscience Program.
The B.Sc. in Behavioural Neuroscience is a specialized program that provides training for students interested in studying human behaviour with neurobiological and biochemical perspectives. The course requirements for the program fulfil the admission requirements to medical schools, and biomedical and psychology graduate programs.
Program
Course descriptions
See appropriate sections for course descriptions.