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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Neuroscience including Integrated Placement Year
University of Nottingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Neuroscience including Integrated Placement Year course at University of Nottingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
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, statistics, geography, geology, human biology, maths, computer science, physics or psychology. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Neuroscience including Integrated Placement Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | A |
| Psychology | A |
| Chemistry | B |
| Mathematics | A |
| Geography | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B141
Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Neuroscience including Integrated Placement Year course.
Curious about how your brain works?? Would you like to understand neurological diseases such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s at an advanced level??Then our MSci in 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:
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behaviour
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cellular and molecular biology
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experimental design
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genetics
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pharmacology
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physiology
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neuroanatomy
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neuroimmune interactions
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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.
Source: University of Nottingham
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Department
School of Biomedical Sciences
Location
University Park Campus | Nottingham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Neuroscience
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £33,000 per year (provisional) |
| International | £33,000 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
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.
By studying the integrated masters (MSci), you’ll complete a year-long research project in your fourth year. This could be lab- or literature-based.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Nottingham students who took the Neuroscience including Integrated Placement Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
high
Teaching on my course
90%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
high
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
59%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Neuroscience including Integrated Placement Year or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Nottingham graduates who took Neuroscience including Integrated Placement Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
35%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Nottingham graduates who took Neuroscience including Integrated Placement Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£32.1k
Third year after graduation
£38.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Neuroscience including Integrated Placement Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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