B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Neuroscience & Cognitive Science
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
An interdisciplinary program exploring the brain, nervous system, and cognition. Students integrate biology, psychology, and AI to understand human and machine intelligence.
Curriculum
Year 1
5 courses- 01Intro to Neuroscience
- 02General Biology I
- 03Academic Writing
- 04General Psychology
- 05Calculus I
Year 2
5 courses- 01Neurobiology
- 02Genetics
- 03Cognitive Psychology
- 04Statistics for Neuroscience
- 05Chemistry for Neuroscience
Year 3
6 courses- 01Neurophysiology
- 02Behavioral Neuroscience
- 03Neurochemistry
- 04AI & Brain-Inspired
- 05Computing
- 06Research Methods
Year 4
3 courses- 01Neuroimaging & Brain Mapping
- 02Clinical Neuroscience
- 03Cognitive Science Seminar
Capstone Project
1 courses- 01Internship in Hospitals/Research Centers
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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