Neuroscience
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: B140 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: B140 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
AAB including two science subjects, one of which must be biology/human biology and/or chemistry. Second science subject can be from biology, chemistry, electronics, geography, geology, human biology, maths, computer science, statistics, physics or psychology. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately.
Access to HE Diploma
Overall 45 level 3 credits including 30 level 3 graded credits at Distinction including two sciences, one of which must be biology or chemistry. The remaining 15 graded credits must be obtained at Merit or above. The modules will be considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
including Biology or Chemistry plus a second science subject. Suitable second science subjects include: maths, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, electronics, statistics, geography, psychology. Human biology and biology cannot be taken as two subjects.
Extended Project
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English language and maths at grade 4 (C) are also required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 Points with two Higher Level science subjects at grade 5, including one from Biology or Chemistry or 665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates with two science subjects including one from Biology or Chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science at DD plus 1 A level in Biology or Chemistry at grade A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A levels including Biology or Chemistry and an acceptable second science at AB.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science considered on a case by case basis.
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including Biology or Chemistry plus a second science. Suitable second science subjects include: maths, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, electronics, statistics, geography, psychology. Human biology and biology cannot be taken as two subjects. Offers made in combination with Scottish Higher qualification, grades AABBB
Scottish Higher
Acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers grades AA, including Biology or Chemistry plus a second science. Suitable second science subjects include: maths, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, electronics, statistics, geography, psychology. Human biology and biology cannot be taken as two subjects.
Considered on an individual basis. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
acceptable in combination with 2 science A-level qualifications, to include Biology or Chemistry plus a second science. Overall grades required AAB
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About this course
Curious about how your brain works? Would you like to understand neurological diseases such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s? Then Neuroscience is for you. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, in this course you'll study the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system, as well as neurological diseases and disorders. Our degree programme convers concepts from the genome through to human based clinical neuroscience. Disciplines studied will include:
- behaviour
- cellular and molecular biology
- experimental design
- genetics
- pharmacology
- physiology
- neuroanatomy
- neuroimmune interactions
- environmental neuroscience
Through optional modules and research projects, you can tailor the course to focus on the specific areas of neuroscience that interest you. You’ll be taught by leading scientists with a range of specialities to broaden your understanding of neuroscience.
Modules
There are a range of optional modules to choose from in every year of the course. You'll study these alongside core modules.
You'll get a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of neuroscience in year one, studying relevant aspects of human physiology and the essentials of cellular processes.
In the second year you'll consolidate the main areas and approaches to neuroscience, and gain specific training in practical techniques. You will cover many areas including behavioural neuroscience, neuroendocrinology and the ageing brain.
The research project is the main focus in your third year. This may be lab-based, working alongside researchers within the University. You'll also be able to chose from highly-specialised optional modules.
For the most up-to-date module information and full details, please visit the course page on our website.
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University Park Campus
School of Biomedical Sciences
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