
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.
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)
MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I (MATH OR MA)
BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)
BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)
BIO 360: Animal Physiology
BIO 476: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SCIT OR SQ)
CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SCIT OR SQ)
NEU 101: Introduction to Neuroscience
NEU 310: Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (SB)
BIO 477: Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience
NEU 290: Data Science for Neuroscience Majors (QTRS OR CS)
STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (QTRS OR CS)

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: 8.6%
Salary: $81,650
Biological Technicians
Growth: 4.7%
Salary: $49,650
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Growth: 5.1%
Salary: $99,550
Clinical Research Coordinators
Growth: 4.8%
Salary: $144,440
Data Scientists
Growth: 35.2%
Salary: $103,500
Natural Sciences Managers
Growth: 4.8%
Salary: $144,440
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Growth: 2.5%
Salary: $214,460
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Growth: 9.8%
Salary: $99,930
Physician Assistants
Growth: 26.5%
Salary: $126,010
Speech-Language Pathologists
Growth: 19.3%
Salary: $84,140