Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) - St. John's Campus
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) - St. John's Campus

230 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Bachelor of Science - Behavioural Neuroscience (Optional Co-op)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Behavioural neuroscience is the general study of the relations between the structure and activity of the brain and its function in generating integrated adaptive behavioural responses. Memorial’s neuroscience program has strong links to the Faculty of Medicine, located on the same campus in St. John’s.

Through course work and hands-on research experiences, behavioural neuroscience students learn the science behind their degree. A variety of topics are covered including spatial and temporal cognition, effects of hormones on behaviour and animal models of psychological disorders. Because behavioural neuroscience is a multi-disciplinary field, students will also take a variety of different sciences as part of their degree.

In addition to the B.Sc. major and honours options in behavioural neuroscience, joint programs are offered in:

  • biochemistry/behavioural neuroscience (B.Sc. honours)
  • biology/behavioural neuroscience (B.Sc. honours)
  • nutrition/behavioural neuroscience (B.Sc. honours)
The Department of Psychology offers a co-operative education option available to behavioural neuroscience majors. Co-op students  complete three work terms, which consist of full-time paid employment.

Direct admission to this major and co-op option is not available at the time of application. Students must complete certain first-year courses before applying to the major. Admission to the major and to the co-op option is competitive for a limited number of spaces.

Please note: Memorial University of Newfounland will have an increase in their tuition prices starting Fall 2022. Cost of tuition will be $20,000 per year, for all new Students starting in Fall 2022 and later. The current prices are valid only for the January 2022 and May 2022 Intakes.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Reading

58

Writing

58

Listening

58

Speaking

58

Program Intakes

Open date

October 20, 2025

Submission deadline

March 1, 2026

Open date

October 20, 2026

Submission deadline

March 1, 2027

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's program

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$300 CAD

Application fee

$20000 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Campus Renewal Fee: $500 per year
Health Insurance Fee: $523 per year
Student Services, Union and Recreation Fees: $354 per year