Neuroscience, BS

Neuroscience, the study of the brain bases of human behavior, has the power to spark your imagination and help you prepare to change lives. Here at USF, we aim to center neurodiversity in all that we do, and to commit ourselves to examining the brain in the context of the whole person.

Neuroscience, BS

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Why USF for Neuroscience?

I love how easy it is to learn very hard topics in class. The way in which the professors communicate the information is very profound and easy to follow. My courses offer more than enough resources and help to make both my work life and personal life easier.”

Mark Wood ’28

What Makes Neuroscience Different at USF?

USF offers you energy, experiences, and opportunities you won't find anywhere else.

Choose Your Path

Learn the biological, psychological, and chemical fundamentals of the nervous system. Take courses in health equity, diversity, and social justice. Then choose electives in data science, philosophy, computer science, and engineering.

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Launch Your Career

Apply your understanding of human behavior to technology, data science, user experience, research, journalism, and politics. Join startups building tools to measure brain activity. Leave USF with real-world experience, a passion for social justice, and a desire to effect change.

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Get Real-World Experience

Satisfy your community-engaged learning requirement with an internship in industry, research, or public policy, legal, or ethical issues. Think: a stint at a Bay Area tech company, law firm, or nonprofit organization. If research is your thing, conduct lab work at UCSF — home to Nobel Prize-winning research.

Make an Impact

Learn From Experts

At USF, professors practice what they preach — and they're here to help you.

Meet the Faculty

Meet Your Professor: Oliver Zhao ’14

The adjunct professor of neuroscience talks about equity, ethics, dreams, and his favorite spot in the city.

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How Can USF Help You Prepare for a Career in Health Care?

Your path to a career in health professions starts here. University of San Francisco pre-health advisors are here to help with prerequisite courses, application recommendations, and career information.

Pre-Health Professions Advising

What I like most about my neuroscience classes is the peaceful environment. I'm not afraid of being judged by my professors or my classmates. I'm able to ask questions and really get to know my classmates.”

Adriana Bello ’28