Neuroscience Msci (Hon)

Course Overview - Neuroscience Msci (Hon)

The discipline of neuroscience uncovers the changes that drive neurological diseases, ranging from neurodegenerative disorders to mental health problems.

This course is taught by the Departments of Biology and Psychology and is aligned to our research strengths, from the fundamental mechanistic working of the nervous system to behaviour and disease.

York is a research intensive university, and our neuroscience courses align strongly with the research-led teaching found throughout all of our courses. Neuroscience research at the University of York spans research at ...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

10/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD

Application Details

Course Code

B141

Institution Code

Y50

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma

D:39,M:6

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 39 credits at Distinction and 6 at Merit or higher including Biology and a second Science-related units.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

With 6 in Higher Level Biology plus either 6 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 6 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects.

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

DDD

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Biology and a second Science (or equivalent qualification) are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDD

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Biology and a second Science (or equivalent qualification) are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,D3

Cambridge Pre-U Biology and a second Science are essential.

Extended Project

B

If you achieve B or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

A level

A,A,A

Essential Subjects: Biology or Human Biology and a second Science (or equivalent) are essential. We consider the following subjects as a second Science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. Information: Applicants taking Science A Levels that include a practical component will be required to pass.

T Level

Not Accepted

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

A

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £31,100