**Course Overview**
On our Neuroscience (with Foundation Year) course you’ll take a multidisciplinary approach to studying how the brain and nervous system work. You’ll receive a solid foundation in science as you develop your knowledge of how we understand and treat neurological disorders and diseases.
**Why study with us**
- The foundation year will provide you with an interesting and stimulating grounding in science.
- The course will enable you to gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious and well-equipped laboratory faciliti...
**Course Overview**<br/><br/>On our Neuroscience (with Foundation Year) course you’ll take a multidisciplinary approach to studying how the brain and nervous system work. You’ll receive a solid foundation in science as you develop your knowledge of how we understand and treat neurological disorders and diseases.<br/><br/>**Why study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- The foundation year will provide you with an interesting and stimulating grounding in science.<br/><br/><br/>- The course will enable you to gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious and well-equipped laboratory facilities.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll learn how the brain and nervous system work to alter behaviour, perception, mood and memory.<br/><br/><br/>**What youll do**<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your practical skills with a variety of hands-on Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions and Physics workshops.<br/><br/><br/>- Neuroscience is literally the science of the brain and you’ll develop knowledge from a wide range of disciplines including biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and psychology.<br/><br/><br/>- You can use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students on different science-based degree programmes.<br/><br/><br/>**Future Careers**<br/><br/>Our Neuroscience Foundation Year degree could lead to a career in science teaching, science writing, research and lab work. You could also end up working in labs and rehabilitation centres or pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry or hospitals. Or you may want to train as a science teacher or continue studying this fascinating subject.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N456
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffScottish Higher64 UCAS points including Biology or Chemistry Access to HE Diploma64 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePass IB Diploma including 64 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including HL Biology or Chemistry Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)64 UCAS points including Biology or Chemistry GCSE/National 4/National 55 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)ASNot Accepted Scottish Advanced Higher64 UCAS points including Biology or Chemistry A level64 UCAS points including Biology or Chemistry T Level |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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