Neuroscience

Concordia University

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3–4 years
Duration (years)
3–4 years
Concordia Neuroscience degree and admission requirements
B overall and in math/sciences.
Published threshold
Published eligibility threshold: B overall and in math/sciences.. Published guidance checked November 2026. Concordia published high school minimum indicators
Concordia Neuroscience degree and admission requirements

Deadlines

March 2027

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Next deadlineMonday, March 1, 2027

Full-time regular-session application, calendar deadline
2027–28 full-time regular session · Undergraduate full-time regular session. Exact program and applicant-category conditions still apply.
The university calendar prints this general date. Check the chosen program and applicant-category deadline for any earlier requirement; this is not a guarantee of program availability.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

March 1Application deadline, fall (September) entryRecurring annual · Every year

March 1
Page adds: "Programs may close at any point after the official deadline without warning."
International and U.S. applicants are told to apply no later than February 1 for immigration processing

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

November 1Application deadline, winter (January) entryRecurring annual · Every year

November 1
International and U.S. applicants: apply no later than August 1
Not all programs are available for winter entry

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

English 4U, or Français 4U for applicants attending a French secondary school
MHF4U/MCV4UAdvanced Functions 4U or Calculus and Vectors 4U
SBI4U/SCH4U/SPH4UTwo of Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, or Physics 4U

Ontario high school diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses, including the required subjects.
B overall and in math/sciences.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall (September)

September 2027 degree plan listed open in the published Concordia availability table.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through Concordia admissions
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic records, then final official transcripts after an offer
- Unofficial documents can be used when applying. Accepted applicants must provide final official records after completing school and before classes begin. Fall applicants studying the Ontario curriculum can include their OUAC number for electronic transfer; otherwise follow your offer's issuer or sealed-envelope instructions.
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Step 4Translation for records outside English or French
- Provide an English or French translation prepared by the school or a certified translator, together with a copy of the original document.
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Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Neuroscience Specialization requires 60 concentration credits. Its required neuroscience, psychology, biology and chemistry courses total 36 credits.

References

Program facts

Published thresholdB overall and in math/sciences.

Concordia published high school minimum indicators

Majors & specializations

Specialization

BSc

Official study options

Courses

Concordia’s 2026–27 calendar requirements. Each list applies to its named concentration. Check the calendar for the year you enter.

Neuroscience Specialization · required neuroscience and psychology courses7 listed

NEUR 355Fundamentals of Neuroscience3 credits
NEUR 356Research Methods in Neuroanatomy3 credits
PSYC 315Statistical Analysis I3 credits
PSYC 316Statistical Analysis II3 credits
PSYC 351Fundamentals of Learning3 credits
PSYC 364Fundamentals of Cognition3 credits
NEUR 451Learning and Neuroplasticity3 credits

Neuroscience Specialization · required biology and chemistry courses5 listed

BIOL 261Molecular and General Genetics3 credits
Introduces inheritance, chromosome behaviour, molecular genetics and genetic variation in populations.
Concordia University 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, BIOL 261
BIOL 266Cell Biology3 credits
Examines how cells and their organelles function, including transport, signalling, division and programmed cell death.
Concordia University 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, BIOL 266
BIOL 364Cell Physiology3 credits
Examines cellular processes such as energy use, movement, protein turnover and signalling.
Concordia University 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, BIOL 364
CHEM 221Introductory Organic Chemistry I3 credits
CHEM 271Biochemistry I3 credits

Neuroscience Specialization · choose 6 neuroscience credits9 listed

NEUR 450Neurobiology of Drug Abuse and Addiction3 credits
NEUR 452Neurobiology of Sensation and Perception3 credits
NEUR 453Neurobiology of Motivated Behaviour3 credits
NEUR 454Hormones and Behaviour3 credits
NEUR 455Neuropharmacology3 credits
NEUR 456Functional Human Neuroanatomy3 credits
NEUR 457Foundations of Animal Behaviour3 credits
PSYC 354Evolutionary Foundations of Psychology3 credits
PSYC 445Human Neuropsychology3 credits

Neuroscience Specialization · choose 3 biology credits2 listed

BIOL 367Molecular Biology3 credits
BIOL 368Genetics and Cell Biology Laboratory3 credits

Neuroscience Specialization · choose 3 analytical chemistry credits2 listed

CHEM 212Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Environmental and Sustainability Science3 credits
CHEM 217Introductory Analytical Chemistry I3 credits

Neuroscience Specialization · 12-credit individualization examples8 listed

Selected examples. Follow the linked calendar for the full list.

BIOL 367Molecular Biology3 credits
BIOL 368Genetics and Cell Biology Laboratory3 credits
BIOL 371Microbiology3 credits
BIOL 462Immunology3 credits
BIOL 466Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology3 credits
BIOL 467Advanced Cell Biology3 credits
BIOL 474Cellular Neuroscience3 credits
CHEM 222Introductory Organic Chemistry II3 credits

Elective choices

Choose six advanced Neuroscience credits, three Biology credits, three analytical Chemistry credits and 12 credits from the Neuroscience Individualization list.
The calendar also permits NEUR 485 within the 12-credit Individualization block.