BSc Neuropsychology
Course overview
This BSc in Neuropsychology at the University of Central Lancashire offers students the opportunity to explore how brain structure and function relate to behaviour, cognition and mental health. Students under this programme will study topics such as neurodegenerative disorders, strokes, tumours, and traumatic brain injuries, supported by access to well-equipped laboratories and hands-on research opportunities.
Learning is delivered in structured blocks and includes a mix of taught lectures, practical laboratory sessions, research projects and internships, such as placements in the Brain Imaging Laboratory or the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience lab. Assessment combines coursework, lab reports, presentations, and a final research project.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about their studies. To add to that, a relevant academic reference is also required. Students may submit a CV to demonstrate work experience if applicable.
Grade Requirements
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UCAS Tariff: Applicants are required to have 104–120 UCAS tariff points, which is A2 level or equivalent.
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BTEC Extended Diploma: With DMM–DDM, applicants can gain entry.
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A T level of M, which is a Merit, is required for this qualification.
English Language Requirements
- Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds are required to achieve IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5, or submit an equivalent recognised test score.
Scholarships
Articulation Scholarship
We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.
Up to £2,000Excellence Scholarship
£3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.
Up to £3,500Family Loyalty Scholarship
Value: £2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000Franchise Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000International Bursary
An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.
Up to £1,000INTO Scholarship
Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.
Up to £2,000MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).
Up to £10,000ONCampus Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold
The Medivet Hardship Fund
A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.
Up to £300Women in STEM bursary
Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of this neuropsychology programme leave with skills that open a variety of professional routes in brain-related fields and research. Career possibilities include:
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Neuropsychologist In Clinical Health Settings
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Rehabilitation Specialist For Brain Injury Recovery
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Cognitive Neuroscience Researcher
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Mental Health Practitioner Or Support Specialist
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Lecturer Or Educator In Psychology/Neuroscience
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students for the BSc Neuropsychology at the University of Central Lancashire is £18,750 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
Apply to the University of Central Lancashire’s Neuropsychology BSc programme through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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