University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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Course summary
Curious about how your brain works? Would you like to understand neurological diseases such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s? Then Neuroscience is for you.
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, in this course you'll study the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system, as well as neurological diseases and disorders.
Our degree programme convers concepts from the genome through to human based clinical neuroscience. Disciplines studied will include:
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behaviour
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cellular and molecular biology
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experimental design
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genetics
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pharmacology
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physiology
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neuroanatomy
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neuroimmune interactions
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environmental neuroscience
Through optional modules and research projects, you can tailor the course to focus on the specific areas of neuroscience that interest you. You’ll be taught by leading scientists with a range of specialities to broaden your understanding of neuroscience.
Modules
There are a range of optional modules to choose from in every year of the course. You'll study these alongside core modules.
You'll get a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of neuroscience in year one, studying relevant aspects of human physiology and the essentials of cellular processes.
In the second year you'll consolidate the main areas and approaches to neuroscience, and gain specific training in practical techniques. You will cover many areas including behavioural neuroscience, neuroendocrinology and the ageing brain.
The research project is the main focus in your third year. This may be lab-based, working alongside researchers within the University. You'll also be able to chose from highly-specialised optional modules.
If you choose to study the integrated masters (MSci), you’ll complete a year-long research project in your fourth year. This could be lab- or literature-based.
For the most up-to-date module information and full details, please visit the course page on our website.
Apply by
31 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B140
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
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How to apply
Apply by
31 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B140
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
AAB including two science subjects, one of which must be biology/human biology and/or chemistry. Second science subject can be from biology, chemistry, electronics, geography, geology, human biology, maths, computer science, statistics, physics or psychology.
A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
RQF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science considered on a case by case basis.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Overall 45 level 3 credits including 30 level 3 graded credits at Distinction including two sciences, one of which must be biology or chemistry. The remaining 15 graded credits must be obtained at Merit or above.
The modules will be considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
Scottish Higher - AABBB
Acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers grades AA, including Biology or Chemistry plus a second science.
Suitable second science subjects include: maths, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, electronics, statistics, geography, psychology.
Human biology and biology cannot be taken as two subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science at DD plus 1 A level in Biology or Chemistry at grade A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A levels including Biology or Chemistry and an acceptable second science at AB.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
including Biology or Chemistry plus a second science. Suitable second science subjects include: maths, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, electronics, statistics, geography, psychology.
Human biology and biology cannot be taken as two subjects.
Offers made in combination with Scottish Higher qualification, grades AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
34 (including two Higher Level science subjects at grade 5, including one from Biology or Chemistry.)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B
acceptable in combination with 2 science A-level qualifications, to include Biology or Chemistry plus a second science. Overall grades required AAB
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M1, M2
including Biology or Chemistry plus a second science subject. Suitable second science subjects include: maths, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, electronics, statistics, geography, psychology.
Human biology and biology cannot be taken as two subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English language and maths at grade 4 (C) are also required.
T Level
Considered on an individual basis. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
Neuroscience is one of the progression pathways for our Science with a Foundation Year course. Requirements for progression are:
Foundation Biological Science - 55%
Foundation Chemistry - 55%
Overall pass - 40%
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | no less than 6.0 in any element |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | Minimum of 22 in Speaking, 20 in Reading and 19 in Writing and Listening |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.
We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A*
- Highest grades
- BBB
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £27200* | Year 1 |
| EU | £27200* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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