Interdisciplinary Major in Biopsychology

Biopsychology (also known as Neuroscience) is the study of the biological processes that relate to behavior, including the molecular and cellular basis of neural functioning. By its nature, the field of biopsychology is an interdisciplinary field of study that encompasses biology, chemistry, and psychology. It is a broad scientific discipline that involves studying the brain from a chemical, cellular, genetic, developmental, behavioral, cognitive, or social behavioral perspective. A graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology could pursue entry-level positions in academic or private research settings, sales positions in the biotechnology industry, or explore alternative careers such as policy development or science writing. In addition, the major provides the training necessary to be competitive when applying to medical school and various graduate programs in neuroscience and related disciplines.

Requirements of the major include completion of the following courses:

  • BIO 101 Principles of Biology (4)
  • PSY 364 Biological Psychology (3)
  • BIO 301 Genetics (3)
  • PSY 101 General Psychology (3)
  • BIO 480 Neurobiology (3)
  • PSY 351 Descriptive Research Methods (3)
  • BIO 360 Cell Biology (4)
  • PSY 352 Experimental Research Methods (3)
  • CHM 111 & 112 Gen. Chem. I and II (8)
  • PSY 491 Senior Seminar (3) or, BIO 491 Biology
  • CHM 331 & 332 Organic Chem. I and II (8)
  • Senior Seminar (3)
  • MTH 163 Basic Statistics for the Sciences (3) Or, PSY 263 Statistics for the Social Sciences (3)

Each student must also choose a minimum of four courses from the two lists below with at least one course from each list.

  • BIO 410 Immunology (3)
  • PSY 200 Drugs, Brain, and Behavior (3)
  • BIO 322 Developmental Biology (4)
  • PSY 375 Cognitive Psychology (3)
  • BIO 462 General Physiology (4)
  • PSY 400 Neuropharmacology (3)
  • BIO 310 Animal Behavior (3)
  • PSY 400 Human Neuropsychology (3)
  • BIO 450 Molecular Biology (3)
  • PSY 300 Health Psychology (3)
  • CHM 470 Biochemistry (3)
  • PSY 304 Developmental Psychology (3)

Recommended courses include:

  • PHL 422 Philosophy of the Mind (3)
  • PHL 311 Bioethics (3)
  • PHL 370 Philosophy of Science (3)

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