University of Lancashire
Preston
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Neuroscience
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Preston Campus
Course summary
Course Overview
Explore the most complex organ in the body - the nervous system. You’ll learn how the brain and nervous system work to alter behaviour, perception, mood and memory from a cognitive and physiological psychology perspective.
Why study with us
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Our custom-designed laboratories include a psychophysiology suite and brain imaging lab, as well as our pharmacy and biomedical labs.
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Learn from specialists in areas including neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, physiological psychology, cognitive neuroscience and molecular neurobiology.
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Our degree is one of the few that offers you a multidisciplinary approach to cover areas of biological science alongside core areas of psychology.
What you'll do
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You can build experience and skills by assisting researchers on paid internships, conferences, publications and grants or part-time assistant work.
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Gain an integrated understanding of the science of the brain by studying topics from both a psychological and biological perspective.
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You’ll study biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology, offering a multi-faceted approach to understanding how the nervous system functions and impacts our behaviour.
Future Careers
As it covers such a diverse range of disciplines, our Neuroscience BSc (Hons) degree offers a diverse range of career possibilities – from medicine and rehabilitation, to research and education.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21/09/2026
Apply by
14 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:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
Including Biology or Chemistry.
Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Points. We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual. This means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements and predicted grades (where applicable) together with your application as a whole, including work experience and personal statement.
A level
104 to 120 UCAS points at A2 including grade C in Biology or Chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - DDM
in Applied Science
Access to HE Diploma
104 to 120 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology or Chemistry Modules
Scottish Higher
104 to 120 UCAS points including grade C in Biology or Chemistry
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D - D*D*
in Applied Science
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 to 120 UCAS points including grade C in Applied Science
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB Diploma including 104 to 120 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including Grade HL5 in Biology or Chemistry
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104 to 120 UCAS points including grade C in Biology or Chemistry
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 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.
T Level - M
alongside A Level Biology or Chemistry at grade C
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
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.
Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
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
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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