Neuroscience
Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.) Scottish Higher: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
About this course
BSc/MSci in Neuroscience, a biomedical science degree focused on the nervous system and physiological interactions across humans and animals. Core topics include Statistics, and Research Methods. The course spans four years and culminates in a choice of final-year projects. The first year introduces foundational biological and chemical concepts through Biology 1A, Biology 1B, Chemistry 1, and Science Fundamentals-1X. The second year expands into broader biological principles via Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2, Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2, and Genes, Molecules & Cells 2. The third year shifts focus towards advanced study with Neuroscience 3A and Neuroscience 3B. The final year involves compulsory study in Contemporary Issues in Neuroscience 4X core and Memory: From Synapses to Systems 4H, alongside investigative or dissertation options such as the Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project and Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project, plus specialised topics including Neuromodulation & Synaptic Plasticity 4C option and Diseases of the Nervous System 4Y option.
Modules
- Biology 1A
- Biology 1B
- Chemistry 1
- Science Fundamentals-1X
- Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2
- Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2
- Fundamental Topics in Biology 2
- Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2
- Genes, Molecules & Cells 2
- Microbiology and Immunology 2
- Neuroscience 3A
- Neuroscience 3B
- Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project
- Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project
- Life Sciences Internship Honours Project
- Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project
- Contemporary Issues in Neuroscience 4X core
- Neuromodulation & Synaptic Plasticity 4C option
- Neuronal Pathways Underlying Pain, Nociception and Itch 4A option
- CNS Neurotransmitters and Drug Development 4Y option
- Diseases of the Nervous System 4Y option
- Statistics for the Life Sciences (Sem 1) 4Y option
- Statistics for the Life Sciences (Sem 2) 4E option
- Memory: From Synapses to Systems 4H