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Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology

Interdisciplinary laboratory degree investigating neural circuitry, neuroendocrinology, psychopharmacology, and synaptic plasticity in modern Ford Hall research labs.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Strong high school STEM coursework in biology, chemistry, and calculus
English language proficiency
TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Exempt
Thesis / Research statement
Common Application essay
Recommendation letters
Two academic recommendations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Smith Need-Based Grants and SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship) stipends
Application fee
$65
Tuition / joining costs
$64,280/year

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 15, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Smith College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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