Behavioural Neuroscience
Seek to understand the nature of individuals and why they behave the way that they do.
Behavioural Neuroscience prepares students interested in studying human behaviour with neurobiological perspectives.
Emphasis on a broad range of topics, from understanding behaviour to the complex molecular biology of the junctions between nerves and muscles. The courses required in this program correspond with admission requirements to medical schools and biomedical and psychology graduate programs.
Academic Advisor
Blake Dotta
Telephone: 705-675-4824
Email: bx_dotta@laurentian.ca
Office: Science Building, S126
Ontario High School Applicants
Program Prerequisites:
- 1 grade 12 English U/M course; 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions; 2 grade 12 U Science courses or 1 Science + 1 Math; 2 other grade 12 U/M courses
- A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.
Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.
Applicants from outside an Ontario High School
Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario
1. Know what type of OUAC application you will need to complete
The Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC) processes applications for admission to Laurentian University.
Ontario Highschool Students
If you are currently attending an Ontario high school, you will be required to use the 101 Application.
Apply NowOther Undergraduate Applicants
Out of province applicants, international students, mature students, and college and university transfers will complete the 105 Application.
Apply Now2. Review your program entry requirements carefully
Ensure that you meet the prerequisites for each program that you are applying to. This information is covered under the Admissions Requirements section on our programs page. At the Undergraduate level, the Architecture program requires a Portfolio submission for consideration for the program. For more details, please review their program page.
3. Login to the OUAC website and complete your application
Ontario Highschool Students (101 Applicants)
You will require a PIN from your school guidance team to access and complete the application. Go to the 101 Login Portal link and use your PIN to create a new account. Once completed, please follow the 101 Application Guide to complete your application.
101 Students, Apply NowOther Undergraduate Applicants (105 Applicants)
Out of province applicants, international students, mature students, and college and university transfers will complete the 105 application. You can learn more here 105 Application Guide. Follow this link to the 105 Portal and create a new account.
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Learn more on our how to apply to undergraduate programs page.
Detailed How To ApplyFor Current Students
The degree options listed below are for the upcoming academic year, not the current academic year. If you are a current student looking for which courses to take in order to complete your degree options from a previous academic year's curriculum, please consult with an academic advisor.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Behavioural Neuroscience
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.
Specialization in Behavioural Neuroscience
First Year
BIOL 1506E Biology I
BIOL 1507E Biology II
CHMI 1006E General Chemistry I#
CHMI 1007E General Chemistry II
PHYS 1006E Introductory Physics I
OR PHYS 1206E Physics for the Life Science I
PHYS 1007E Introductory Physics II
OR PHYS 1207E Physics for the Life Science II
PSYC 1105E Introduction to Psychology
6 credits in MATH or COSC
# Students lacking grade 12 4U Chemistry must first take CHMI 1041.
Second and Third Years
CHMI 2227E Biochemistry I
CHMI 2426E Organic Chemistry I
CHMI 2427E Organic Chemistry II
CHMI 3226E Biochemistry II
BIOL 3327E Experimental Methods in Biology
NSCI/PSYC 2606E Brain and Behaviour
NSCI/PSYC 2617E Human Neuropsychology
NSCI/PSYC 3506E Neuropharmacology
NSCI/PSYC 3507E Behavioural Neurobiology
STAT 2126E Introduction to Statistics
CHMI 4297E Biochemistry of the Immune System
3 PSYC credits at the 2000 or 3000 level
6 BIOL credits from the following:
BIOL 2007E Genetics
BIOL 2026E Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL 3026E Applied and Environmental Microbiology
BIOL 3726E Animal Histology
BIOL 3756E Vertebrate Physiology
BIOL 4797E Environmental Physiology
12 upper year BIOL credits, at least 6 of which must be at the 3000 or 4000 level
6 elective credits in the sciences in subjects other than BIOL and CHMI
Fourth Year
CHMI 3217E Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids
OR CHMI 4217E Biomembranes, Structure and Function
BIOL 4035E Research and Seminar
NSCI/PSYC 4706E Advanced Neuroanatomy
NSCI/PSYC 4907E Current Developments in the Neurosciences
PSYC 3256E Design and Analysis I
OR 3 CHMI credits at the 3000 or 4000 level
6 credits from the following:
BIOL 4717E Animal Behaviour
PSYC 4206E Adolescent and Adult Clinical Psychology
PSYC 4207E Clinical Child Psychology
NSCI/PSYC 4707E Behaviour and the Electromagnetic Chemical Basis of Behaviour
6 elective credits
Note: Students may not exceed 48 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
List of Faculty Members
Yves Alarie
John Gunn
Rizwan Haq
Department of Physics
Robert Leclair
Leo Leduc
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture
Jacqueline Litzgus
Mery Martinez Garcia
Kabwe Nkongolo
Glenn Parker
Annyck Ratiarson
Jean-Francois Robitaille
Peter Ryser
