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Neuroscience

Are you passionate about understanding the brain? Do you see yourself leading research that could uncover new treatments for neurological disorders or mental illnesses?

Grand View’s Neuroscience program will give you the knowledge and skills to tackle complex questions about brain function and behavior. From exploring neural mechanisms to developing new therapies, our program prepares you for impactful roles in research, healthcare, and beyond.

Grand View’s Neuroscience program also provides students with an excellent foundation for graduate work in neuroscience, medical school, or related fields such as psychology, counseling, and social work.

Why Grand View?

  • Online-First: This program is built to ensure that its online classes are not merely attempting to recreate the in-person experience, but truly leverage the strengths of online learning. Students are able to enjoy the flexibility of remote coursework and engage with students at other leading institutions, bolstering your professional networks for the future.
  • Hands-On: This program layers in lab work and hands-on activities from the National Neuroscience Curriculum Initiative (NNCI) ensuring that you will not only learn key concepts but also apply them in a variety of fun and creative ways.
  • Psychiatry-Focused: The Clinical Neuropathology course provides students with a robust understanding of modern psychiatry - something not offered by most neuroscience programs.

Career Options

Post-graduate education:

  • Medical School
  • Physician Assistant
  • Counseling
  • Physical therapy
  • Speech-language pathology
  • Occupational therapy

Job Types:

  • Research and development of pharmaceuticals
  • Medical device sales
  • Pharmaceutical sales
  • Biological and medical technology
  • Consulting
  • Lab Technician
  • Health Educator
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Research Scientist
  • Neuropsychologist

Program Details

The Neuroscience core consists of a Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and Neuroscience (48-49) plus the selection of an emphasis in Biochemistry or Psychology (16-18 credits each). Students may select both concentrations if they wish to complete additional studies.

Course Requirements (56-61 credits)
MATH 121
College Algebra
3 credits
NEUR 101
Neuroscience Foundations
3 credits
NEUR 201
Basis of Perception and Movement
3 credits
NEUR 301
Cognitive Neuroscience
3 credits
NEUR 450
Clinical Neuroscience
3 credits
BIOL 101
General Biology I and Lab
4 credits
BIOL 102
General Biology II and Lab
4 credits
CHEM 111
General Chemistry 1 and Lab
4 credits
CHEM 112
General Chemistry II and Lab
4 credits
CHEM 321
Organic Chemistry
5 credits
PSYC 101
General Psychology
3 credits
PSYC 320
Abnormal Psychology
3 credits
PSYC 350
Psychology Research Methods
3 credits
STAT 239 or
STAT 241 or
STAT 261
Statistics for Social Sciences or
Principles of Statistics or
Applied Statistics
3 credits or
4 credits or
3 credits

Electives (Choose 4 or more electives, from one area):

BIOL 360
Genetics and Lab
4 credits
 BIOL 165  Human Physiology 4 credits
 CHEM 351  Biochemistry 3 credits 
 CHEM 453  Biochemical Techniques 3 credits 
BIOL 380
Cell Biology
4 credits

Electives (Choose 4 or more electives, from one area):

PSYC 442
Biopsychology
3 credits 
PSYC 212 Human Growth and Development 4 credits
PSYC 277 Addictive Behaviors 3 credits 
PSYC 411 Cognitive Psychology 3 credits 
PSYC 363
Psychology and Health
3 credits 

Students who wish to go to medical school must also take one year of physics, a full year of organic chemistry, and must select Biochemistry as one of their electives, for a total of 13 additional credit hours.

 

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At Grand View University, your tuition supports instruction delivered by knowledgeable and experienced faculty who uphold our tradition of exceptional teaching. Additionally, we are dedicated to offering a high-quality education at the most affordable cost.

Transfer Credits

No matter what major you’re thinking about, you may be able to transfer in as many as 75 credits from a community college or junior college. If you have an A.A. or A.A.S. from an Iowa community college, you will be automatically admitted at junior status.

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Neuroscience post-graduate education

  • Medical School
  • Physician Assistant
  • Counseling
  • Physical therapy
  • Speech-language pathology
  • Occupational therapy

Career Options

  • Research and development of pharmaceuticals
  • Medical device sales
  • Pharmaceutical sales
  • Biological and medical technology
  • Consulting
  • Lab Technician
  • Health Educator
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Research Scientist
  • Neuropsychologist