The Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience is a tri-faculty collaboration between the Departments of Psychology (Faculty of Arts), Zoology (Faculty of Science), and Cellular & Physiological Sciences (Faculty of Medicine).
The Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience offers you the opportunity to focus on one of two large areas of neuroscience, while still giving you the flexibility to explore many other aspects of neuroscience.
“I want to thank you both for all the work you have put in to make the neuroscience program what it is. In the past few years I’ve had the opportunity to learn from amazing professors and really feel like a part of the neuroscience community, especially getting to work with Dr. Robillard. Whether it be anatomy labs, NURC, or really cool guest lecturers, the neuroscience program provided me an opportunity to explore my interests, contribute to an awesome learning environment, and connect with my peers. I’m so grateful to have been part of the first neuroscience class and I’m so excited to see where it goes in the future.”
MAHALA ENGLISH
UPN ALUM
What is Neuroscience?
Neuroscience is interdisciplinary by nature: It is a tremendously varied field composed of individuals engaged in a wide variety of research and non-research activities.
Neuroscientists conduct both basic and applied neuroscientific research. They serve as consultants to communities and organizations, they diagnose and treat people, and they teach future neuroscientists and other types of students. They assess behavioural and mental functioning—stepping in to help when appropriate.
Neuroscience comprises a large number of subdisciplines, including but not limited to: neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, neuropathology, neuropharmacology, neurophysiology, neuropsychology, behavioural neuroscience, and cognitive neuroscience.
Neuroscience at UBC
Neuroscience has been a research area at UBC for at least 7 decades. Currently, there are over 110 research faculty members on the UBC Vancouver campus who either identify as being neuroscientists or are involved in neuroscience-related research. Neuroscientists at UBC represent over 13 departments from the Faculties of Medicine, Science, and Arts. Laboratory and teaching areas are located across the UBC-Vancouver campus, at UBC Hospital, and at Vancouver General Hospital.
Since 1984, there has been a Graduate Program in Neuroscience at UBC, offering MSc and PhD degrees. The UBC Graduate Program in Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary, research-oriented program administered through the Faculty of Medicine and the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at UBC, and aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of neuroscience as well as intensive program in at least one area of research.
Advising
Make informed decisions about your academic path with the help of our advising team.
Student Services
Get the most out of your UBC experience by seeking out support in developing your learning skills and personal wellbeing.
Wellbeing
Take care of your mental and physical health with this list of resources available to you.
Faculty
Our faculty members are award-winning instructors and researchers with a passion for teaching and investigation.