University of Southampton

Neuroscience (BSc)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

Explore all aspects of the nervous system - from the molecular to the behavioural. On this 3-year Neuroscience degree you’ll discover the processes behind brain disorders and study the wider aspects of physiology, pharmacology and the immune system. Understanding the human nervous system is one of science’s greatest challenges, with the prevention of neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, and of mental illnesses being a priority for society.

Neuroscientists are needed to address these challenges. On this programme you will: study in the Life Sciences building, a state-of-the-art laboratory, teaching and research space undertake independent projects on a neuroscience topic study with the support of leading researchers You will also have the opportunity to: spend a year working in the pharmaceutical industry between years 2 and 3 spend a semester at a partner university abroad during year 2 This course is intended to give you the means to pursue multiple research care

Key highlights

  • Covers the nervous system from molecular level to behaviour
  • Explores brain disorders alongside physiology, pharmacology and immunology
  • Taught in a state-of-the-art Life Sciences laboratory and research building
  • Independent projects on a neuroscience topic, supported by leading researchers
  • Optional year working in the pharmaceutical industry between years 2 and 3
  • Option to spend a semester at a partner university abroad

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — to include including Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject
  • A-level: BBB — to include including Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject, and grade A; with EPQ
  • A-level: AA — combined with BTEC

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000
  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000
  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Research scientist
  • Neuroscience research assistant
  • Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Clinical research associate
  • Laboratory technician
  • Medical science liaison

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £32,000 per year

Admission

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