Overview

Neuroscience from University of California, San Francisco seeks to train students who will be expert in one particular approach to neuroscientific research, but who will also have a strong general background in other areas of neuroscience and related disciplines.

Students in the Neuroscience program from University of California, San Francisco will:

be trained for independent research and teaching in neuroscience.

take interdisciplinary core and advanced courses in neuroscience, as well as related courses sponsored by other graduate programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neuroscience. Essential Concepts and Methods

Basic Concepts in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Basic Concepts for Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience

Introduction to Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience

Scientific Writing

Experimental Design

Current Topics in Neuroscience

Analysis of Neural and Behavioral Data

Topics in Basic or Translational Neuroscience (Mini Courses)

Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

TOEFL: International applicants are required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). We will accept an IELTS score in lieu of the TOEFL.

Transcripts: The applicant must download transcripts directly to the online application.

Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required. Additional letters will be accepted.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

69993 USD / year

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Out-of-State

69993 USD / year

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In-State

25839 USD / year

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Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

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Students in the Neuroscience program from University of California, San Francisco will:

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

San Francisco

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