BSc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience, a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology focusing on the intersection of brain function and mental processes. Core topics include Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum is structured to align with British Psychological Association standards for chartered membership, incorporating both core and optional disciplinary study across three years of full-time study. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Individual Differences, Introduction to Psychological Research Methods, and Social Psychology. The second year progresses with modules including Brain and Cognition, Cognitive and Clinical Research Methods, Cultivating Employability Skills for Career Success, and Systems Neuroscience, alongside optional studies such as Mechanisms of Mind-Body Therapies, Physiological Systems, and Societal Responses to Climate Change. The final year involves advanced compulsory modules like Advanced Research Techniques (ART) in Cognitive Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Disorders, and Neuropharmacology. Students can further tailor their studies in the final year through optional modules covering topics such as Consciousness, Data Science Applications in Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Psychology of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Psychology of Education, and Sexology.
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Entry requirements
A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points), with one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including a minimum of 5 in one HL science subject (can include Maths and Psychology). BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM in Applied Science. BTEC Diploma – DD in Applied Science. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 68%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Medical Practitioners: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 60%
- South East: 10%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Individual Differences
- Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
- Social Psychology
- Brain and Cognition
- Cognitive and Clinical Research Methods
- Cultivating Employability Skills for Career Success
- Systems Neuroscience
- Mechanisms of Mind-Body Therapies
- Physiological Systems
- Societal Responses to Climate Change
- Advanced Research Techniques (ART) in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Disorders
- Neuropharmacology
- Consciousness
- Data Science Applications in Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Psychology of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Psychology of Education
- Sexology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Psychology (other).
What do graduates of BSc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at University of Westminster 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 Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at University of Westminster?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at University of Westminster accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at University of Westminster?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.