Carleton University
Carleton University

1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Cognitive Science (Honours) - Biological Foundations of Cognition (Optional Co-op)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Cognitive science involves the study of cognition, perception, and emotion from a wide range of perspectives. Despite the many different methodologies they use, cognitive scientists are united in their interest in the mind—and the brain.

Researchers in Carleton's program (students and faculty members) study the mind by combining the methods and theories of five disciplines: psychology, philosophy, linguistics, neuroscience and computer science. This interdisciplinary approach allows unique insights into human understanding, thought, perception, language and emotion.

The Biological Foundations of Cognition: This specialization studies how cognitive activities are implemented in the brain. Student's  specialization coursework will be in neuroscience and psychology.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

75%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

60

Writing

60

Listening

60

Speaking

60

Program Intakes

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Open date

September 1, 2025

Submission deadline

March 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$102 CAD

Application fee

$30389 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $756 per year
U-Pass Fee: $447 per year
CUSA Insurance Fee: $228 per year
Athletics Fee: $108 per year
Health Services Fee $36 per year