MSci Neuroscience
Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Biology and a second science We accept the following subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. IB: 36 points including 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. We accept the following IB subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Mathematics (A&A or A&I), Physics, Psychology, Sports, exercise and health science BTEC: DDD We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.
About this course
MSci (Hons) Neuroscience, a biomedical science degree focused on the biological and psychological mechanisms of the brain and neurological disease. Core topics include Research Methods. This four-year integrated master's programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Year 1 establishes foundational knowledge through modules such as Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills, Brain and Behaviour 1, Genetics, Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenge, Molecules of Life, and Cells to Organisms. Year 2 continues with Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication, Cell Biology, Brain and Behaviour 2, Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action, and Neuroscience, alongside optional modules including Medical Genetics, Introduction to Bioenterprise, Molecular Biotechnology, and Behavioural Ecology. Year 3 involves core study in Bioscience Capstone Project, Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience, and Advanced Topics in Neuroscience, with optional topics spanning Neuroimaging of Vision, The Cognitive Neuroscience of Adolescent Decision-Making and Social Cognition, Ageing and Regenerative Medicine, Genomics, Memory and the Brain, Genetics of Disease, Advanced Topics in Gene Expression, and Molecular Recognition. Year 4 concludes the course with advanced master's-level study through Research Project, Research Skills, and Research Proposal.
Modules
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills
- Brain and Behaviour 1
- Genetics
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenge
- Molecules of Life
- Cells to Organisms
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication
- Cell Biology
- Brain and Behaviour 2
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action
- Neuroscience
- Medical Genetics
- Introduction to Bioenterprise
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Bioscience Capstone Project
- Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience
- Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
- Neuroimaging of Vision
- The Cognitive Neuroscience of Adolescent Decision-Making and Social Cognition
- Ageing and Regenerative Medicine
- Genomics
- Memory and the Brain
- Genetics of Disease
- Advanced Topics in Gene Expression
- Molecular Recognition
- Research Project
- Research Skills
- Research Proposal