Neuroscience and Psychology with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Neuroscience and Psychology with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

Our Neuroscience & Psychology BSc programme cuts across disciplinary boundaries to provide you with the knowledge and skills that you need to understand the workings of the brain and the relationship between mental and neural processes in health and disease. Offered by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), the premier centre for mental health and related neurosciences research in Europe, it emphasises research-led teaching and provides an unparalleled opportunity to benefit from the expertise of world leading experts and state of the art facilities.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Strand
London
WC2R 2LS

Application Details

Course Code

C846

Institution Code

K60

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,B,B

Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include grade A in Advanced Higher two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent). GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via a minimum Standard Credit Grade/Intermediate 2/National 5 Mathematics if not taken at Higher.

Access to HE Diploma

D:36,M:9,P:0

Access to Science Diploma (or similar subject) with 45 Level 3 credits: 36 must be from units awarded at Distinction (including 30 credits in at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology), with the remaining 9 Level 3 credits at Merit. Additionally, minimum grade 6/B in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent).

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level in at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Notes: the total IB point score of 36 includes TOK/EE. IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme. GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level.

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

Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).

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

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2

Must include at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology at grade H2. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

All applicants must obtain or have obtained grade 6/ B in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent).

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include grade A in Advanced Higher two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent). GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via a minimum Standard Credit Grade/Intermediate 2/National 5 Mathematics if not taken at Higher.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,D3

Must include D3 in at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) considered. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).

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

Not Accepted

A level

A,A,A

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by Kings as one of your A-levels. Subjects must include at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Psychology at grade A. NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).

T Level

Not Accepted

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