FUTURE STUDENTS
Discover the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Undergraduate degrees in The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) encompass all aspects of human brain function and human behavior. Our programs focus on understanding the structure and function of the brain in health and disease, the nature of thinking and interacting, the intricacies of child development and cognitive aging, the relation between human cognition and machine learning and intelligence, and the mechanisms of speech and hearing and their disruption. Students earn their degrees completing relevant coursework and also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of applied learning experiences, including laboratory research, internships, and community-engaged and service-learning courses.
Students have the opportunity to complete advanced independent research through the BBS Honors program or the Green Fellowship. Many neuroscience and psychology majors opt for the pre-health track and work with the Health Professions Advising Center to prepare and apply to health-focused professional schools. Students planning elementary school teaching can combine the Child Learning and Development degree with certification programs from the Teacher Development Center. Seniors interested in specific BBS master’s degrees can apply to the Fast Track program in which 15 credit hours of approved graduate courses can be completed and applied to both the baccalaureate degree and to coursework requirements for the master’s degree.
If you have questions about our degree plans, please contact the BBS Undergraduate Advising Office. Direct questions about other BBS activities to [email protected].
Welcome from the Dean 
Our roots date to 1957, 12 years before the founding of The University of Texas at Dallas.
Academic Degrees
BBS offers five undergraduate degrees, four master’s degrees, and four doctoral degrees.
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Student Opportunities
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I am so grateful for all the wonderful people I have met during my time as a BBS student! The professors and faculty are dedicated to ensuring that you have the resources and opportunities necessary to help you succeed. There are so many interesting and unique courses within the program that helped guide my decision to pursue a career in clinical psychology, and further developed my passion towards helping others live their best lives. I owe the invaluable memories and friendships I’ve found while at UT Dallas to BBS.
Jenna Rene Cherrey, 2020 graduate, Psychology
I never imagined I would fall in love with neuroscience as much as I did, and that credit goes to all of my stellar professors and mentors. BBS provided me with unique opportunities to not only learn about neuroscience in the classroom but also experience it through research and volunteerism. Attending UT Dallas was one of the best decisions I ever made!
Naureen Zeenat Wajahat, 2020 graduate, Neuroscience
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