Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, how the brain works, and how cells interact to control behaviour. Research in neuroscience tries to better understand the structure of the nervous system, exploring how it works, develops, malfunctions, and can be manipulated.
Through the study of Neuroscience, we aim to develop more effective treatment of diseases such as:
* stroke
* neurodegenerative disease
* mental illness
* cancer
* toxicity
* trauma
Programme benefi...
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, how the brain works, and how cells interact to control behaviour. Research in neuroscience tries to better understand the structure of the nervous system, exploring how it works, develops, malfunctions, and can be manipulated.<br/><br/>Through the study of Neuroscience, we aim to develop more effective treatment of diseases such as:<br/><br/><br/>* stroke<br/><br/><br/>* neurodegenerative disease<br/><br/><br/>* mental illness<br/><br/><br/>* cancer<br/><br/><br/>* toxicity<br/><br/><br/>* trauma<br/><br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* You will join an interdisciplinary programme that provides the knowledge, skills, and personal and professional development appropriate for globally competitive graduates of our key disciplines.<br/><br/><br/>* You will have the opportunity to undertake projects with our leading biomedical researchers addressing major global biomedical challenges.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B140
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B
AABB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology at B; Chemistry at B. Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: Mathematics at B; English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. SL: English at 5; Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5. If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma, we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at C/4.
A level
A,A,B
AAB. These grades should be achieved in one year. Required subjects: A levels: Biology at B; Chemistry at B. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6; English at C or 4.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £38,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
















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