BSc Neuroscience
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, a biomedical science degree centred on the study of the brain and nervous system. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes an optional foundation year prior to the standard three-year curriculum. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through modules such as Biomolecules of Life, Cells, and Exploring Neuroscience. The second year progresses to advanced physiological and biochemical principles, featuring modules like Biomedical Pharmacology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, and Systems Neuroscience. Optional modules in the second year cover areas such as Basic Immunology and Cognitive Psychology. The final year focuses on specialized topics and independent research, incorporating compulsory modules like Perspectives on Brain Disorders and Mechanisms of Pain and Regeneration in the Nervous System, alongside optional choices such as Drug Design and Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine.
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Entry requirements
Neuroscience - BSc (Hons): A-Level: Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject at A-Level, of Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics is also required. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level. BTEC: BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. Access HE: Access qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. GCSE: Both GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: Grades BBC including BB in Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject from Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths or Physics at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: Grades BCC including B in Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject from Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths or Physics at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page . Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 4 UCAS decisions for BSc Neuroscience (B140) at Queen Mary University of London for 2027 entry so far: 4 offers. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 117 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 55 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 47%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 23%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 53%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Communication in Science and Technology
- Science and Engineering Success
- Foundations of Chemical Science
- Foundations of Physical Science
- Foundations of Engineering
- Foundations of Biological Science
- Mathematics A
- Biomedical Physiology I - Exchange, Movement and Integration
- Biomolecules of Life
- Cells
- Exploring Neuroscience
- Functional Neuroanatomy
- Human Anatomy
- Genetics
- Tissue Biology
- Biomedical Pharmacology
- Neurodevelopment and cell signalling
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Biomolecules of Life II
- Membrane and Cellular Biochemistry
- Systems Neuroscience
- Basic Immunology
- Cell Biology and Developmental Genetics
- Comparative & Integrative Physiology
- Human Genetic Disorders
- Cognitive Psychology
- Research Design and Analysis
- Perspectives on Brain Disorders
- Mechanisms of Pain and Regeneration in the Nervous System
- Project: Engaging the Public with Science
- Structured Research Project
- Research Project in Neuroscience
- Advanced Human Genetic Disorders
- Advanced Immunology
- Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Drug Design
- Molecular Basis of Disease
- Neuroscience: From Molecules to Behaviour
- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,000 and £57,000. The £50,500 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Neuroscience at Queen Mary University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Neuroscience at Queen Mary University of London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Neuroscience at Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Does BSc Neuroscience at Queen Mary University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Neuroscience at Queen Mary University of London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.