School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Our School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences equips students to tackle the big questions science strives to answer through hands-on research and mentorship from expert faculty.
No. 1
College With the Highest Payoff
Forbes, 2025
No. 3
Regional University for Least Student Debt
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Best Value College
Seventh Straight Year
The Princeton Review, 2025
NO. 1
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Academic Influence
NO. 6
Top Performer in Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Degrees
Internships and Employers
Through job fairs, networking events, and more, the Magner Career Center gives School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences students access to opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Coney Island Hospital
- New York City Department of Education
- New York City Department of Environmental Protection
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- New York Methodist Hospital
- Prospect Park Zoo
- Weill Cornell School of Medicine
Student Resources
While you’re here to focus on your education, we’ll be here to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to achieve your academic, professional, and life goals. Our campus at Brooklyn College is built with all the resources you’ll need to succeed in your education.
Academic advising
Scholarships
Research Opportunities
Student Life
Featured News
A Nobel Laureate Comes to Brooklyn College
Celebrated scientist Martin Chalfie highlights 40th anniversary of the H. Martin Friedman Lecture series.
Brooklyn College Paleontologist Stephen Chester and Colleagues Reveal New Clues About Early Primate Evolution
Findings help clarify the biogeographic history of the earliest primate relatives and highlight the importance of continued fossil exploration in understudied regions.
Bridging Brain Science
Professor Andrew Delamater explores how minds—human and animal—learn from experience.
Meet Our Faculty and Staff
An important and vital part of the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences is our highly qualified faculty.
Office of the Dean
Led by Dean Peter Tolias, Ph.D., the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where students develop the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in healthcare, research, technology, and a wide range of scientific careers.
More from Our Community
Bridging Brain Science
Professor Andrew Delamater explores how minds—human and animal—learn from experience.
A Natural Selection
2025 Goldwater Scholar says the award is an invaluable confirmation she’s on the right path.
Like a Free Electron
International student Megi Murati is grateful to pursue a dream her parents couldn’t.