About Neuroscience in DePaul University
DePaul’s Neuroscience bachelor’s degree program is an interdisciplinary program that draws from the natural, behavioral and computational science fields.
In the program, you’ll learn:
- fundamental concepts that underlie the function of the nervous system on a cellular and molecular level
- how the nervous system produces behavior and cognition
- the role of computer science and mathematics in new technologies and therapies within the field
- neuroscience research methods and theory through scientific investigation, laboratory experience and research opportunities
Your Neuroscience bachelor’s degree will prepare you for a wide range of science-related careers, including pursuing a professional degree in health and/or medicine.
Classes
Coursework
- Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Chemistry
- Data Analysis
- Introduction to Computational Neuroscience
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- Molecular Biology
- Neurobiology
- Neuroethics
- Psychology
- Statistics
Concentrations/Tracks
- General
- Behavioral/Cognitive
- Cellular/Molecular
- Computational
Career Options
Common Career Areas
- Artificial intelligence
- Biomedical research
- Clinical researcher
- Data Analysis
- Health educator
- Medical school
- Neuroeconomics
- Neuroimaging
- Neuromarketing
- Neuropsychology
- Nonprofit work
- Nursing school
- Pharmaceutical sales
- Physical/occupational/speech therapy
- Post-graduate study
- Science writer
A freshman applicant is one entering university directly after secondary school (high school).
Please note, each academic program has different admission requirements. The minimum requirements below do not guarantee admission for applicants.
Minimum requirements:
- GPA 2.5
- IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 iBT/DET 110
- Conditional Admission: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 60 iBT/DET 90
- SAT/ACT not required for students applying from outside the U.S.
Transfer
A transfer applicant is a student applying for a bachelor's degree who has completed high school and has taken additional coursework in one or more post-secondary institutions (college or university).
Please note, each academic program has different admission requirements. The minimum requirements below do not guarantee admission for applicants.
Minimum requirements:
- GPA 2.0
- IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 iBT/DET 110
- Conditional Admission: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 60 iBT/DET 90
DePaul also has formal transfer agreements with several international institutions, allowing you to begin your degree in your home country before transferring to DePaul.
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition : $55,816
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
| Other Fees |
$1,303 |
| Room and Board |
$14,972 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$74,491 |
Depaul University Cost of Attendance
Tuition Rate 2020-2021 for students willing to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at DePaul University:
| Faculty |
Undergraduate Tuition/ Per term (in USD) |
Graduate Tuition/ Per credit hour (in USD) |
| College of Education |
13,517 |
655 |
| College of Continuing and Professional Studies |
13,527 |
655 |
| College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
13,517 |
715 |
| College of Science and Health |
13,517 |
735 |
| College of Communication |
13,517 |
760 |
| College of Computing and Digital Media |
13,517 |
865 |
| School of Music |
13,938 |
865 |
| Theatre School |
13,938 |
865 |
| Richard H. Driehaus College of Business |
13,517 |
-- |
| Kellstadt Graduate Business |
-- |
1080 |
The distribution of expenses in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US for 2020- 21 semesters are tabulated below:
| Fee type |
Cost |
| New Student Orientation |
USD 100 |
| Transfer Student Orientation |
USD 75 |
| Student Activity |
USD 27 |
| Athletic Fee |
USD 25 |
| CTA U-Pass (summer) |
USD 86 |
| CTA U-Pass (Fall, Winter, Spring) |
USD 105 |
| Health Plan |
USD 60 |
