PhD in Neuroscience - Neuroengineering in Davis United States | University of California Davis

The Neuroscience Graduate Group, among the top-tier training programs nationwide, delivers an extensive curriculum and exceptional research prospects for earning M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, while also collaborating with joint Physician and Veterinary Scientist Training Programs. With more than 80 faculty members from 20 diverse departments, divisions, and sections—spanning the School of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Biological Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, and College of Letters and Sciences—this campus-wide initiative fosters remarkable interdisciplinary diversity. This breadth supports students with varied academic interests, reflected in specialized study areas such as molecular, cellular, developmental, systems, behavioral, computational, cognitive, and neurological neuroscience. Focus areas include cellular/molecular neuroscience, developmental neuroscience, systems neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, and computational neuroscience.

The Designated Emphasis in Neuroengineering (DE-NE) meets the critical demand for training future engineers, scientists, and clinicians in this interdisciplinary field, while also engaging policymakers and the public. The DE offers structured guidance, mentorship, and a collaborative environment for neuroengineering education, equipping students with expertise in key research domains and NIH-style grant writing. Through journal clubs and seminar series, students explore neuroengineering literature and connect with a diverse range of experts. The annual Research Symposium on Neuroengineering allows the DE community to present their work through posters and talks while networking with fellow researchers.