BA in Biology—Behavioral Biology Specialization at Boston University

The Biology major with a Specialization in Behavioral Biology (SBB) offers students the opportunity to develop an individualized and interdisciplinary curriculum bridging foundational and advanced coursework in behavioral science in the departments of Biology, Psychological & Brain Sciences, and Anthropology. The specialization builds upon instruction in fundamental principles of the organization of behavior through integrated coursework in biology, psychology and neuroscience, primate behavior, and human biology. SBB affords broad knowledge and deep insight into the evolution and ecology of behavior and its hormonal, neural, and genetic regulatory mechanisms. Flexibility in course selection enables students to develop course curricula tailored to individual interests. The Specialization in Behavioral Biology encourages undergraduate research and prepares students for postgraduate study in basic biological science and biomedical fields.