The Master of Science in Biopsychology and Neuroscience aims to build human capacity and train the next generation of researchers in the field of Neuroscience and Mental Health. The master’s degree provides the students with knowledge of the biological foundations of neurological and psychiatric diseases. It also helps them develop critical and independent reasoning skills.

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Requirements

Minimum hours required to complete program 33 CH

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
BNS 601	Research Methods and Ethics in Biopsychology and Neuroscience	3
BNS 607	Biopsychology	3
CLS 625	Applied Biostatistics	3
CLS 711	Development and Diseases of The Nervous System	3
LS 708	Advanced Neuroscience	3
Subtotal		15
Elective Courses		9
LS 713	Behavior, Learning and Memory
LS 709	Molecular and Cellular Biology of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Free Electives
LS 603	Advanced Molecular Biology
LS 714	Scientific Communication and Professional Development
GPM 604	Advanced Genetics
GPM 721	Bioinformatics
GPM 733	Epigenetics
GPM 720	Pharmacogenomics
EXSC 710	Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity
LS 740	Stem Cell Biology
Seminar
LS 701	Research Seminar
Thesis		9
BNS 695	Master's Thesis Hours
Total Hours		33

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Semester		Hours
BNS 601	Research Methods and Ethics in Biopsychology and Neuroscience	3
LS 708	Advanced Neuroscience	3
CLS 711	Development and Diseases of The Nervous System	3
LS 701	Research Seminar	0
	Semester Hours	9
Second Semester
CLS 625	Applied Biostatistics	3
Elective 1		3
Elective 2		3
	Semester Hours	9
Second Year
First Semester
BNS 607	Biopsychology	3
BNS 695	Master's Thesis Hours	3
Elective 3		3
	Semester Hours	9
Second Semester
BNS 695	Master's Thesis Hours	6
	Semester Hours	6
	Total Hours	33