The David S. Olton Behavioral Biology Program is an interdepartmental, interdivisional area major for those wishing to study the natural and social sciences in relation to human and animal behavior.
From neuroscience labs to animal behavior to human sexuality, this interdisciplinary program allows students to explore many aspects of the biology of behavior.
Students are required to take advantage of the many opportunities to participate in research projects at Johns Hopkins.
Find options for internships, summer research, gap years, and graduate school for behavioral biology students.
Dr. Andrew Gallup recently published a commentary on a target article in Behavioral and Brain Sciences that discusses sports and athletic competitions as a source of symbolic material culture in […]
Recently, Dr. Gallup had the opportunity to comment on a study published in Current Biology that examines contagious urination in chimpanzees. This research provides insight into the social behaviors of […]
Stephanie Donovan (’25), is studying Behavioral Biology and Public Health. Over intersession—a special optional term in January when unique one- to two-week classes are offered—she had the incredible opportunity to […]