Neuroscience and Pre-Med at BC

bluebayou
Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:34:02 +0000

Are you a US citizen? (I would assume that atteding undergrad in your home country would be an advantage, but that is just a guess.)

BC’s neuro program is very good. But you will find that neuro is one of the more difficult majors/concentrations in any college due, primarily, to all of the required courses. BC offers courses in cog sci and in neuro. Note that the Neuro concentration is a Concentration for those obtaining a BA for those graduating prior to '14. More than likely, you would choose the BS in Psych. (The only difference between a BA and BS for a Neuroconcentrator is one research lab class.)

You do not need honors, which targets the humanities courses, for your major. And, given all of the required courses for a BS in psych (~20), you may find more flexibility in your schedule if you are not honors, particularly if you have AP credits to waive some of the Core courses.

Boston is awesome, with plenty of opportunities for research and volunteering.

If you go to McGill, you should definitely pickup French, IMO.