Neuroscience (BS)

Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in neuroscience examines the functions of the brain and nervous system and how they affect behavior, emotion and consciousness. You’ll explore innovative research while building strong foundations in biology, engineering, mathematics and psychology. The rigorous curriculum is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers in health and research-related fields.

Quick facts
Next start date: 01/12/2026
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120

Online neuroscience degree courses

Foundational courses in this program are related to psychology, biology, mathematics and chemistry. These courses prepare you for upper-division classes that explore the brain and nervous system from different levels of neuroscience investigation.

MAT 251: Calculus for Life Sciences (MATH OR MA)

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MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)

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BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)

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BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)

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BIO 360: Animal Physiology

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BIO 476: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

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CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)

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CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)

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NEU 101: Introduction to Neuroscience

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NEU 310: Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience

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PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (SB)

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BIO 477: Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience

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NEU 290: Data Science for Neuroscience Majors (QTRS OR CS)

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STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (QTRS OR CS)

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The jobs a neuroscience degree prepares you for

This program provides you with the flexibility to enter a variety of STEM-related professions, such as health, research and engineering. Potential career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Growth: 7.3%
Salary: $83,460

Biological Technicians

Growth: 3.5%
Salary: $52,000

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Growth: 5.2%
Salary: $106,950

Clinical Research Coordinators

Growth: 3.7%
Salary: $161,180

Data Scientists

Growth: 33.5%
Salary: $112,590

Natural Sciences Managers

Growth: 3.7%
Salary: $161,180

General Internal Medicine Physicians

Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $236,350

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Growth: 8.7%
Salary: $100,590

Physician Assistants

Growth: 20.4%
Salary: $133,260

Speech-Language Pathologists

Growth: 15.0%
Salary: $95,410