Neuroscience and Psychology BSc (Hons)

Our accredited BSc allows you to undertake a scientific approach to understanding the mind, emotions and actions, considering the biological influences, social pressures and environmental factors that affect how people think, act and feel. From gaining insight into neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease to understanding mind and behaviour more generally, this course will enable you to gain broad subject-specific knowledge and advanced skills in communication, research and critical thinking ready to pursue an exciting and dynamic career.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/><br/><br/>- Professional accreditation pathways are available<br/><br/><br/>- Top 20 in the UK for Neuroscience (Guardian University League Table, 2022)<br/><br/><br/>- Develop core practical skills in Keeles state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories (CSL)<br/><br/><br/>- Gain practical experience of human neural anatomy in Keele Medical Schools Anatomy Suite<br/><br/><br/>Psychology will equip you with a well-rounded education and in addition to studying the principal areas specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum, you will have the opportunity to tailor your degree to reflect your career aspirations and interests with our suite of optional modules. Principle areas of psychology include: biological, cognitive, social and developmental psychology as well as individual differences and historical issues. You will gain fundamental scientific skills in research design, statistics, qualitative and survey methods. With this knowledge, you will learn how to conduct research and critically analyse that of others.<br/><br/>Neuroscience is a vibrant discipline that explores the brain, from how it enables us to sense and move through our environment, to degeneration in health and in disease. With over 600 types of neurological conditions currently identified (NHS England), understanding how the brain and nervous system work is integral to the future of human health and well-being. Youll be equipped with the multidisciplinary skills and knowledge used by Neuroscientists (typically research scientists) in their quest to design and carry out experiments to understand more about the brain and nervous system.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. <br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. <br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.