Washington State University at Vancouver

What you'll study

Students map core science prerequisites alongside interdisciplinary psychology and biology electives and participate in laboratory research opportunities. Learning objectives include understanding structure–function relationships in neurobiological systems, recognizing science’s cultural impact, performing basic laboratory techniques with safety awareness, applying the scientific method to design and evaluate experiments, preparing standard oral and written scientific reports, critically finding and assessing scientific information, using mathematics and statistics to interpret data, and valuing ethical conduct in science.

Entry requirements

The programme page does not list specific admission criteria. Prospective students are directed to contact the Vancouver admissions office or a personal admission counselor for details and application guidance.

Career prospects

Graduates commonly continue to graduate or professional schools (medical, osteopathic, physician assistant, doctoral and other health‑related programs). Employment pathways cited include clinical and laboratory roles and allied health positions.

• Medical or other health‑care professional (via further professional training)
• Laboratory technician / medical technician
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation technician
• Pharmacy technician
• Lab animal care technician
• Science writer or journalist
• Pharmaceutical sales representative
• Substance abuse counselor
• Neurological physical therapist

Scholarships & funding angle

While the programme page does not specify scholarships, students should explore university‑wide financial aid, departmental awards, and research assistant positions. Advising staff can help identify funding aligned with clinical preparation or research tracks.