About Neuroscience And Cognitive Science: Cognition Emphasis in University of Arizona

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Neuroscience and Cognitive Science: Cognition Emphasis

Bachelor of Science

COURSEWORK LOCATION(S)

Main/Tucson

AREAS OF INTEREST

• Animal & Veterinary Sciences
• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Culture & Language
• Education & Human Development
• Health, Nutrition & Fitness
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
• Psychology & Human Behavior
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

An undergraduate emphasis in Cognition can prepare you for advanced degrees and careers in medicine, research, education, government and more. Cognitive science is the study of how the brain represents, transforms and processes information. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with a Cognition emphasis complete their study within the College of Science's School of Mind, Brain and Behavior. This major provides students with a broad interdisciplinary foundation while allowing them to choose an emphasis that suits their interest. The Cognition focus encompasses cognitive functioning, development and disorders across the areas of decision-making, reasoning, attention, perception, memory, language and consciousness. Undergraduates engage in faculty research and prime themselves for graduate studies and professional careers.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Core knowledge-specific content; Students will develop a firm understanding of the theories, fundamental principles and concepts, and technologies of brain organization and function from both neuroscience and cognitive science perspectives.
• Scientific inquiry; Students will develop the capacity to think critically and with cognitive flexibility about complex problems involving the brain and mind, and will develop the capacity to skillfully communicate concepts and research results to professionals and to the public.
• Ethics and Professionalism; Students will apply ethical and professional standards to their evaluation of brain and mind-related research and technical development in the context of their own work and 

Academic qualification equivalents

• The student must have passed high school 
• Subject required: Maths, English, Laboratory Sciences, Social Sciences
• Admission is based on pre-computer science performance

English language requirements 

• IELTS :  6.0
• TOEFL IBT:  70
• PTE: 53

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University of Arizona Annual Cost to Attend

Arizona Resident Tuition - $10,710

Out of State Resident Tuition - $28,800