Bachelor in Neuroscience (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $62,500 per year..

A Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at Trinity prepares students for advanced study in medical or graduate school, or careers in research, healthcare, education, law, or public service. The programme integrates biology, chemistry, psychology, engineering, and philosophy to examine how the brain and nervous system influence behavior and cognition. Students study neuron development, neural communication, information processing, and the biological basis of neuropsychiatric disorders. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on lab work and research experiences in campus and affiliated labs.

Focus areas include cellular and molecular neuroscience, systems and behavioral neuroscience, cognitive and clinical neuroscience.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including foundational courses in biology, chemistry, and neuroscience, advanced lab and seminar work, and elective courses in specialized topics such as neurochemistry and human neuropsychology.

Graduates pursue medical school, research-focused graduate programs, or careers in applied sciences, law, philosophy, and public service.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Required materials include official transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement. Admission is competitive and based on academic performance and demonstrated interest in science.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 34% of applicants.

Trinity College's historic campus supports a broad undergraduate education in the capital city of Hartford. Students choose from more than 50 majors, 15 disciplinary minors, 25 interdisciplinary minors, and over 900 courses. Academic options include engineering, computer science, data science, neuroscience, environmental science, international studies, public policy and law, and many fields in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. Students may also design their own interdisciplinary major. About 15 percent pursue a double major, while an additional 25 percent major in an interdisciplinary field. A 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio supports close interaction with professors.

Learning extends beyond the classroom through more than 200 annual internship and research opportunities, study away, entrepreneurship, community service, athletics, and other co-curricular experiences. The Career and Life Design Center supports students and alumni as they move toward careers, graduate education, or other postgraduate experiences. Hartford provides access to internships, research, cultural activities, and city-based pursuits, while New York City and Boston are a short drive away. Trinity has more than 2,100 full-time undergraduates, with students from 80 countries represented on campus. The College competes in Division III and the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Institutional financial support is also part of the student experience, with $84 million committed to financial aid and scholarships in the reported year.