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Bachelor of Neuroscience: Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
- Vermillion, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience: Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience at the University of South Dakota, offered through the College of Arts & Sciences at the Vermillion Main Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Neuroscience: Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
- analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways include discipline-related entry-level work or further study in Neuroscience: Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience. Specific occupations may require additional training or licensing.
Curriculum
- As a neuroscience major with a specialization in molecular and cellular neuroscience
- you will learn about the brain and the nervous system with an emphasis on biology and physiology. You'll explore the mechanisms that control construction and maintenance of molecular and cellular circuits
- preparing you for your unique career path or further education.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary school with about 2.6 US GPA
- or ACT 21+ or SAT 1070+; official transcripts
- passport
- financial ability form for I-20; English proof (TOEFL iBT 71
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
- PTE 48)
Minimum GPA
2.6
Accepted academic background
Completed (or completing before enrolment) secondary school in the US or home country; admission based on secondary results or ACT/SAT; official transcripts due 30 days before classes; passport; financial ability form for I-20
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 71
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 48
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,616 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $21 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Vermillion Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Department of Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate students may qualify for University of South Dakota merit scholarships subject to academic and applicant criteria. Amounts and renewal terms vary; awards are not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,616 USD per year. The application fee is $21 USD. The estimated living cost is $9,749 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.6. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 48, Cambridge 169.