This Major is not offered currently.

Neuroscience research is one of the fastest-growing areas of psychology.  We now have new techniques to measure brain activity, such as neuroimaging, which gives us insight into the brain we’ve never had before. When you enroll in the Neuroscience specialization at UNB, you will stay at the cutting edge of psychology. 

The Neuroscience specialization is available as part of your major or honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. You can also get training in Neuroscience through the major or honours Bachelor of Science degree. 

Why Neuroscience at UNB? 

The Neuroscience specialization at UNB allows you to work with specialists and gain research experience in the field. Research training is a standard part of our psychology programs, and this experience will give you an edge when applying for jobs, graduate studies or medical school.

Hands-on learning

• ARTS3000 Faculty of Arts internship program. This is an optional part of the program where students can work with experts applying their knowledge and skills in neuroscience.
• Experiential learning through laboratory courses.
• Conduct and analyze innovative experiments in professors’ laboratories.

Skills you will acquire

• Critical thinking
• Communication (written and oral)
• Organizational
• Ability to interpret and explain scientific research
• Research

• Official or notarized transcripts/grades
• Certified translation of the official transcript if it's not in English
• English language proficiency test
• A resume of your education and work experience (if you are over the age of 21)
• Passport or visa documents

• Course requirements:
  • Senior English Literature (60% or higher)
  • 4 electives from group 1
  • 1 elective from groups 1, 2 or 3

Group 1: Senior Secondary Additional or Advanced Math, Biology, Chemistry, Computer / Information Technology, French, Geography, History, Geology, Law, Political Science, Science, Physics, Sociology, Environmental Studies.

Group 2: Senior Secondary Accounting, Business Studies, Marketing.

Group 3: Senior Secondary Communication, Art, Music, Drama.

China: 

Senior Middle Two and Three results, as well as a graduation certificate. 

Students may also be asked to report scores from the National College Entrance Examination grades of 70% or above.

India: 

Indian School Certificate Examination, Intermediate Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate or All India Senior School Certificate grades 60% or higher OR General Certificate of Education (GCE).

Iran: 

Official copies of High School and Pre-university transcripts. The minimum required grade for entrance is 14.