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Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology at University of Manchester - UCAS

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Course summary

Our BSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology course combines major topics in experimental psychology and neuroscience to offer a broad grounding in this exciting field of behavioural science. The psychology component covers topics including:

  • how humans think (cognitive processes);
  • how the world is sensed (perception);
  • comparative and developmental studies;
  • clinical psychology.
The neuroscience component of the course examines how the brain and nervous system work to generate behaviour, perception, movement, the action of drugs on the nervous system, sleep, memory and other key functions. The course also covers new technological advances that have been at the forefront of recent breakthroughs in the field of cognitive neuroscience and psychology, as well as advances in our understanding of the biology of higher brain function and the pathogenesis of a variety of neurological disorders, such as mental health disorders and neurodegenerative disease eg Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. You can gain valuable experience through our work placement schemes, with an opportunity to take a year-long placement in Year 3 (subject to meeting progression requirements). We also offer opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner institutions, depending on academic performance. Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means as well as providing a solid foundation for a career in biological sciences, it constitutes your first step towards professional chartered psychologist status.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
BC18
Institution code:
M20
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme: Applicants completing the INTO Manchester International Foundation Programme in partnership with The University of Manchester are required to achieve a minimum of AAB with grades AA in two sciences (preferably Biology and Chemistry), grade B in a 3rd subject (excluding EAP) and an EAP score of B in every component. Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation Year are required to achieve a minimum of AAA or 75% including two science subjects (preferably Biology and Chemistry) and an EAP score of A or 70% in every component. All applicants resident or studying in the UK may be required to attend an interview. Applicants studying other foundation programmes should contact [email protected] to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

All applicants who live in the EU are normally interviewed in person at the University. Applicants who live outside the EU may be interviewed either in person at the University, by Skype or by telephone.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)77.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any component).
TOEFL (iBT)100100 overall with component scores of at least 25.

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either: - GCSE/IGCSE English Language grade B/6. We will accept C+ in the Northern Ireland reformed GCSE; - IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any component); - TOEFL (iBT) - 100 overall with component scores of at least 25; an acceptable equivalent qualification. The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Student Route Visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the B2 level.

Acceptable Equivalent English Qualifications

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
75%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Fees for entry in 2025 have not yet been set. For entry in 2024 the tuition fees were £9,250 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2025 entry.
Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology at University of Manchester - UCAS