Degree Admission

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:

  • 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, or STA2023 (3), Business Statistics (note: STA2023 counts toward degree admission but does not satisfy graduation requirements)
  • 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).