BA Biological Psychology
New York, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 51,382 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* additional fees may apply
Key Summary
Introduction
Our BA in Biological Psychology combines psychology and biology curricula into one integrated and interdisciplinary program, providing you with in-depth knowledge of the biological systems that underpin all psychological functions.
Prepares students for graduate school in both research and applied psychology and biology areas and for entry-level employment in such fields.
The Physiology of Behavior
- An interdisciplinary program that studies mind-body interaction and functioning.
- Coverage of basic concepts of related fields such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science.
- Courses include genetics, neurobiology, biological psychology, and experimental psychology.
Add Opportunities and Experiences
You will have access to learn and collaborate with faculty in both psychology and the physical sciences. This allows you to develop a network of colleagues in both psychology and other sciences. Furthermore, a strong emphasis is given to research mentoring, which includes mentored labs and the opportunity to conduct, present, and even publish research.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Pace University offers students as much financial assistance as possible. Financial Aid can come in many forms, including scholarships and grants, work-study, and student loans. Financial Aid award packages offered by Pace University typically consist of a combination of awards from these types of aid programs.
General Rules Covering All Financial Aid
- Any combination of tuition-specific Pace-funded scholarships, grants, or awards and New York State or other tuition-specific funding cannot exceed your actual tuition charges.
- All financial aid combined may not exceed your Cost of Attendance.
- You must be matriculated in a degree program at Pace University to receive any financial aid other than Alternative Loans. (Note that some certificate program students also qualify). Matriculated means that you are admitted to and enrolled in a degree or applicable certificate program.
- Generally, students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits per semester) to qualify for aid. Exceptions are Federal Pell Grants and Alternative Loans.
- To review basic eligibility criteria for Pace University, Federal, and New York State aid programs please visit our General Eligibility section.
Pace Scholarships and Resources
- Institutional Scholarships and Grants
- Federal Grants
- New York State Scholarships and Grants
- Third-Party Scholarship Resources
Curriculum
First Year
Fall
- ENG 110: Composition
- PSY 112: Introduction to Psychology
- BIO 101: General Biology I
- CHE 111: General Chemistry I
- UNV 101: First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community
Spring
- ENG 120: Critical Writing
- BIO 102: General Biology II
- CHE 112: General Chemistry II
- CS 121 or TS 105: Introduction to Computer Science (or Computers for Human Empowerment)
Second Year
Fall
- CHE 223: Organic Chemistry I - 0-5 credits
- BIO 231: Genetics
- COM 200: Public Speaking
- First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines
Spring
- CHE 224: Organic Chemistry II - 0-5 credits
- MAT 134 or MAT 141: Introduction to Probability and Statistics or Introductory Statistics for the Life Sciences - 3-4 credits
- Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course
- Second Language Course, if applicable
Third Year
Fall
- ENG 201: Writing in the Disciplines - 3-4 credits
- BIO 251: Principles of Human Anatomy
- PSY 205: Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields
- PSY 233: Psychology of Civic Engagement (Counts toward Civic Engagement (CE) and Major elective)
- Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course
Spring
- BIO 334: General Physiology
- PSY 311: Biological Psychology
- PSY 320: Abnormal Psychology I
- Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course
- One elective course in PSY
Fourth Year
Fall
- PSY 380: Experimental Psychology I
- PSY 277: Evolutionary Psychology
Spring
- PSY 381: Experimental Psychology II
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Choose Your Career
This major prepares you for a broad range of career choices that involve research in biology, psychology, and neuroscience, as well as entrance into advanced degrees in the field.
Career Options
Graduates of this program often seek careers in the medical and helping professions, as well as in research. They often find immediate work as research assistants or lab technicians for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical companies.
Potential career paths for students with a BA in Biological Psychology include:
- Academic Professor
- Laboratory Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Neuroscientist
- Occupational Therapist
- Physicianโs Assistant
- Psychologist
- Pharmacist Technician