Upon admission to Florida State University, students interested in a neuroscience degree should declare a major in Cell and Molecular Neuroscience or Behavioral Neuroscience. Students work with a neuroscience advisor to ensure appropriate course selection. Prospective transfer students should contact Shellie Camp with specific questions about admission and mapping requirements.
For certification and progression to upper-division status, students must satisfy the following requirements:
- A minimum GPA of 2.80 in all college-level courses attempted.
- Completion of the following courses with a grade of “C minus” or higher:
- BSC2010 (3), BSC2010L (1), Biological Sciences I and Lab
- BSC2011 (3), BSC2011 (1), Biological Sciences II and Lab
- CHM1045 (3), CHM1045L (1), General Chemistry I and Lab
- CHM1046 (3), CHM1046L (1), General Chemistry II and Lab
- MAC2311 (4), Calculus I
- STA2122 (3), Applied Statistics (preferred) or STA2171 (3), Biostatistics
- Completion of at least 52 academic credits or an A.A. Degree.
- A preliminary meeting with the neuroscience advisor to discuss program requirements and career goals.
Certification and admission to upper-division status can occur during any semester (fall, spring, summer).