BSc in Neuroscience in Riverside United States | University of California, Riverside

The Neuroscience program is a collaborative intercollege major jointly administered by the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. This interdisciplinary, cross-college initiative connects students with over 40 faculty members across various departments, including Molecular, Cellular and Systems Biology (MCSB, previously known as Cell Biology and Neuroscience), Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (EEOB, formerly Biology), Entomology, Bioengineering, and Chemistry. The program's cross-departmental framework gives students exceptional and varied learning experiences in both coursework and research. Faculty research spans molecular, cellular, systems, and behavioral neuroscience approaches. The program also features several collaborative research teams focusing on areas like glial-neuronal interactions (through the Center for Glia-Neuronal Interactions), neurodevelopmental conditions, cortical function and adaptability, neuroinflammation, and gut-brain communication. Committed to outstanding research, education, and community engagement, faculty members have earned recognition in all these domains, including election as American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows. Many have been honored for teaching excellence with awards such as the Academic Senate's Distinguished Teaching Award, Innovative Teaching Award, and Distinguished Campus Service Award, along with accolades for exceptional undergraduate mentorship.