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Neuroscience at University of Southampton - UCAS

Course summary

Explore all aspects of the nervous system, from the molecular to the behavioural. On your three-year Neuroscience degree you'll explore the processes behind neurological disorders and study the wider aspects of physiology, pharmacology, and the immune system, graduating primed to start your career.* Based in our multi-million pound, state-of-the-art Life Sciences building, you'll explore the vital role neuroscience plays in the prevention of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and delve into one of science’s greatest challenges - the human nervous system. You'll have the flexibility to tailor your degree through our extensive range of modules, have the opportunity to spend a year in industry, between years two and three, and an opportunity to spend a semester at a partner university during year two. This course will also lead to a range of careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, research fields, and in clinical science. *95% of Biological Sciences graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2021/2022).

Modules

We have a varied range of modules for all years, which gives you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your passions and to equip you with the skills and experiences needed for success as a graduate. For full list of all modules available, please visit the course page.

Assessment method

You'll learn, and be assessed, through a range of methods designed to equip you with the skills you need for success after graduating. The learning activities include lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, and independent learning. The assessment methods include coursework, laboratory reports and essays, individual and group projects, oral presentations, written and practical exams.


How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Course code:
B141
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants must hold GCSE English Language (or GCSE English), Mathematics and Science (minimum grade C/4).

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/biosci/undergraduate/courses/c700_bsc_biochemistry.page#entry_requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5Band C: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component

All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.

Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £30500 Year 1
International £30500 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

The fees shown are applicable to 2024 entry and are for illustrative purposes only. Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Neuroscience at University of Southampton - UCAS