Neuroscience BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Neuroscience BSc (Hons)

Course overview
Neuroscientists study the development and function of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system and ask important questions about what makes us think and feel, how our brains process information and what brain cells and synapses do. They investigate brain disorders and disease to uncover the processes that occur in both neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration.”

This interdisciplinary science liaises closely with other disciplines such as mathematics, linguistics, engineering, computer science, chemistry, philosophy, psychology ...

Course Information

2 options available

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Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET

Application Details

Course Code

B140

Institution Code

A80

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,C,C

must include one science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

Access to HE Diploma

D:15,M:30,P:0

Successful completion of the QAA-recognised Access Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification so you must meet the GCSE entry requirements. Subjects accepted: Applied Science, Biology combined with Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Biosciences, Combined Sciences, Health Sciences, Health Sciences Professions, Life Sciences and Sciences. Please note that we do not accept Health and Social Care as it does not contain the amount of core science material required for subsequent undergraduate studies on this degree.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

31

28

STANDARD: 31 Overall and three Higher Level subjects at 5, 5, 5 which must include one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 5, 4, 4 which must include one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.

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

DDD

DDM

National Extended Diploma (RQF/AAQ) in Applied Science Standard - DDD Contextual - DDM

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

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4

Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with 5 subjects at Higher Level. Must achieve H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 and includes one core science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics at grade H3 or above.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature. Please note that we do not accept Key Skills or Functional Skills in place of these.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DD

Diploma (QCF) in any subject: STANDARD - DD + one A-Level at grade B in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. CONTEXTUAL - DD + one A-Level at grade C in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDD

DDM

Extended Diploma (QCF) in Applied Science: Standard - DDD + one A-Level at grade C in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Contextual - DDM + one A-Level at grade C in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Extended Diploma (QCF) in any subject): Standard - DDD + one A-Level at grade B in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Contextual - DDD + one A-Level at grade C in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

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

DD

National Diploma (RQF/AAQ) in any subject: Standard - DD + one A-Level at grade B in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Contextual - DD + one A-Level at grade C in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

Scottish Advanced Higher

C,C,C

must include one science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

D

Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) in any subject: STANDARD - D + two A-Levels at grades BB of which one must be in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. CONTEXTUAL - D + two A-Levels at grades BC of which one must be in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

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

D

National Extended Certificate (RQF/AAQ) in any subject: Standard - D + two A-Levels at grades BB of which one must be in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Contextual - D + two A-Levels at grades BC of which one must be in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)

Not Accepted

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)

DD

90 Credit Diploma (QCF) in any subject: STANDARD - DD + two A-Levels at grades BB of which one must be in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. CONTEXTUAL - DD + two A-Levels at grades BC of which one must be in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

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

Not Accepted

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

D

National Foundation Diploma (RQF/AAQ) in any subject: Standard - D + two A-Levels at grades BB of which one must be in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Contextual - D + two A-Levels at grades BC of which one must be in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

A level

B,B,B

B,C,C

BBB in three A Levels which must include one science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. BBC in three A Levels which must include one science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics plus grade B in an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or Core Maths. BCC in three A Levels which must include one science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics for Contextual Offer students (more details https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready). RESIT APPLICANTS: We welcome applications from students who are resitting to improve their grades. Only the highest grades achieved will be considered, and resit applications are treated the same as all others. PREDICTIONS AND ACHIEVED GRADES: At Aston University, we are committed to an inclusive admissions process, ensuring every applicant has the best possible opportunity. While our listed grades are the official entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only estimates. We may consider applicants predicted to achieve CCC or higher, provided they meet the subject-specific requirements. This allows applicants the opportunity to improve on their predicted grades. However, any offer made will contain the listed grade requiremen

T Level

Not Accepted

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

This will be accepted in place of one A Level, but not in place of the subject specifics stated.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

This will be accepted in place of one A Level, but not in place of the subject specifics stated.

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