Dr. Chris Krupenye and Amalia Bastos published a new paper “Evidence for representation of pretend objects by Kanzi, a language-trained bonobo” and were featered in the New York Times for […]
Unique Courses Explore the Biology of Behavior
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.
- Degrees Offered BA
- Major Behavioral Biology
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Major in Behavioral Biology
From neuroscience labs to animal behavior to human sexuality, this interdisciplinary program allows students to explore many aspects of the biology of behavior.
Research
Students are required to take advantage of the many opportunities to participate in research projects at Johns Hopkins.
Student Opportunities
Find options for internships, summer research, gap years, and graduate school for behavioral biology students.
News & Announcements
Celebrating Saumik Das, Recipient of the David S. Olton Award
We are pleased to announce that Saumik Das has been selected as the recipient of the David S. Olton Award, an annual award that supports outstanding undergraduate research in the […]
PURA 2026 Recipient, Aarushi Pant!
HOUR (The Hopkins Office for Undergraduate Research) is proud to share the extraordinary undergraduate student majoring in Behavioral Biology who is part of the AY 2026 PURA Cohort. Aarushi Pant, 2026 […]