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.

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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

≈ 69993 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

25839 USD / year

≈ 25839 USD / year

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:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Francisco

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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