Bachelor of Neuroscience
- Vermillion, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A science degree on the brain and behaviour, Combining psychology, Biology and chemistry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Neuroscience can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Neuroscientist
- Researcher
- Neuropsychologist
- Clinical research coordinator
- Neuropharmacologist
- Medical scientist
- Psychiatric technician
- Computational neuroscientist
- Cognitive rehabilitation specialist
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- Four-year major: behavioral neuroscience
- Abnormal psychology
- Genetic analysis
- Sensation and perception
- Equilibrium and reactivity and biophysical chemistry. Optional Pre-Medical (MD) and Pre-Physician Assistant concentrations. Guaranteed internship including neuroscience lab or grant-funded research
- Credits not stated.
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)
- Grade/entry criteria: 2.6 US-equivalent GPA OR ACT 21+ OR SAT 1070+ generally admitted.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
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 | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| 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
31 days left
Scholarships
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.
Browse scholarships →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.
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.