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University of Southampton

UCAS Code: B141 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

A,A,B

AAB to include Chemistry and one further science subject. A level science subjects considered include Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Science practical components must be passed. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Mathematics are excluded for entry. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.

Access to HE Diploma

D:39,M:6

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 39 credits must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit. A core science Access to HE Diploma must be studied.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,M2

D3, D3, M2 to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science subjects considered include Biology, Maths, Physics, Psychology and Geography. Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A or grade M2 can be used in lieu of grade B.

Extended Project

A

ABB in 3 A-levels to include Chemistry and one further science subject plus Grade A in EPQ. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

Pass with overall score of 34 points, with 17 points at higher level, including 5 and 6 points at Higher Level in Chemistry and one further science subject. Science subjects considered include Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2

H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2 to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science subjects considered include Biology, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

We do not accept the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma without two A-levels to include Chemistry and one further science subject. If you are studying this qualification a typical offer would be DD + AA at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

D + AA at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

We do not accept the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma without two A-levels to include Chemistry and one further science subject. If you are studying this qualification a typical offer would be DDD + AA at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D

D + AA at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

B

AA from two A-Levels, to include Chemistry and one further science subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.

UCAS Tariff

136

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Neuroscience

Explore all aspects of the nervous system, from the molecular to the behavioural.

On your three-year Neuroscience degree you will discover the processes behind neurological disorders and study the wider aspects of physiology, pharmacology and the immune system, graduating primed to start your career.*

Based in our multi-million pound, state-of-the-art Life Sciences building, you will explore the vital role neuroscience plays in the prevention of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and delve into one of science’s greatest challenges - the human nervous system.

You will have the flexibility to tailor your degree through our extensive range of modules, have the opportunity to spend a year in the pharmaceutical industry, between years two and three, and an opportunity to spend a semester at a partner university during year two.

This course will also lead to a range of careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, research fields. and clinical science.

*99% of Biological Sciences graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021).

Modules

We have a varied range of modules for all years, to offer you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your passions and to equip you with the skills and experiences needed for success as a graduate. Examples of modules include:

Year 1: Chemistry of life, Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Cell Biology & Physiology, How to Think Like a Scientist, Human Genome & Disease.

Year 2: Neuroscience, Flow of Genetic Information, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology.

Year 3: Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience, Laboratory Research Project, Neuropharmacology of CNS Disorders, Immunology.

For full list of all modules please visit the course page.

Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.

Assessment methods

You'll learn, and be assessed, through a range of methods designed to equip you with the skills you need for success after graduating.

The learning activities include lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, and independent learning.

The assessment methods include coursework, laboratory reports and essays, individual and group projects, oral presentations, written and practical exams.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
EU
£30,500
per year
International
£30,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Department:

Biological Sciences

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

81%
UK students
19%
International students
12%
Male students
88%
Female students
92%
2:1 or above
2%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
A

After graduation

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Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£26,000
low
Average annual salary
100%
high
Employed or in further education
90%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

75%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
11%
Therapy professionals
7%
Health professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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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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