Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

University of San Francisco

Understand the brain. Advocate for those who think differently. Prepare to lead. 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. 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. Enjoy the support of the neuroscience program in connecting you to these opportunities.The Neuroscience Major at the University of San Francisco trains students to apply a foundational knowledge of neuroscience to promote social justice, advocate for societal attitudes that embrace neurodiversity and ensure neurological and mental health equity. Students will be equipped to utilize their skills in a wide variety of career trajectories, from healthcare, technology, and public policy to graduate programs in neuroscience.