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.
Why study neuroscience at USF?
I love how easy it is to learn very hard topics in the class. The way in which the professors communicate the information is very profound and easy to follow, making the transition to college work easier. Additionally, I love how flexible everything is. I live a life where plans are always made last minute-- things go wrong last minute, I get sick last minute, etc. My courses offer more than enough resources and help to make both my work life and personal life easier.”
Mark Wood ’28
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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.
Prepare for a Profession
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.
Get Real-World Experiences
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.
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What makes USF neuroscience different?
What I like most about my neuroscience classes is the peaceful environment that the classes have. In my neuroscience classes I am not afraid of being judged by my professors or my classmates. I am able to ask questions and really get to know my classmates. When you're alongside people who love to learn as well, it allows you to feel better about what you're learning—and it allows me to look forward to the class everyday.”
Adriana Bello ’28
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Neuroscience, BS
San Francisco, CA 94117
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