Neuroscience
Bachelor's degree
In Leeds
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Bachelor's degree
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Leeds
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Neuroscience studies the brain and the nerves that make up the nervous system. The brain controls all bodily activities, ranging from heart rate and sexual function to emotion, learning and memory. In fact, the brain is what makes us human.
Our course will take you on an amazing journey through the structure and function of neurones and the way they communicate within the nervous system.
You’ll cover all major areas of neuroscience, from the molecular to the clinical/pathological, studying questions such as ‘what is consciousness?’ and ‘how do we form and store memories?’
You’ll study the disorders of the nervous system which underlie many current public health problems such as neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s) and chronic pain. You’ll also carry out practicals, making single neuronal recordings in snail brains.
Our integrated Masters offers you an additional year of specialist training. You’ll study advanced research topics and undertake an extended research project.
Course highlights
Comprehensive learning: You’ll cover all the major areas of neuroscience, from the molecular to the clinical/pathological, giving you a broad and in-depth understanding.
Flexibility: Common core modules in the first year of many of our courses mean you’ll have the flexibility to transfer onto another related degree course as your interests develop.
Research experience: As well as plenty of practical time in the lab, you’ll have the chance to carry out your own independent research project in your third year.
Employability: On this course you can undertake an industrial placement or study year abroad, a great chance to enhance your university experience and your CV.
Accreditation: Our MBiol and BSc with Industrial Placement Year courses have been awarded advanced accreditation by the Royal Society for Biology.
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Entry requirements
A-level: AAA - AAB
BSc:
A-level: AAA - AAB
Including Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical Thinking and General Studies excluded.
We accept the following science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics. Science- related subjects: geography, PE, psychology, use of maths and statistics.
Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.
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A-level: AAA .
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Subjects
- Pharmacology
- Biology
- Project
- Neuroscience
Course programme
In Year 1, you’ll be introduced to a range of topics that will kick start your understanding of neuroscience. These include the Foundations of Biomedical Sciences, Biology of the Mind and an Introduction to Pharmacology.
You will also be trained in a wide range of laboratory and transferable skills. You will have the opportunity to choose subjects of interest to you, including microbiology, philosophy or psychology.
It may be possible to transfer to Human Physiology, Medical Sciences or Pharmacology after Year 1 (subject to academic approval).
Year 2 covers the structure and function of the brain and spinal cord, methods by which brain cells communicate and process signals, the means by which the brain controls the organ systems of the body and the drugs used to treat disorders of the brain. In your second year, you will carry out a series of practicals involving making single neuronal recordings in snail brains, which is very positively reviewed by our external examiners as a unique opportunity to do such experiments.
The degree offers the opportunity to take an industrial placement or study abroad year at the end of Year 2 (subject to academic performance), which will help to broaden your experience, enhance your skills and improve your employment prospects.
In Year 3 you'll have a wide range of advanced, research-based topics to choose from. These are taught by researchers who are world experts in the subject and will share their current knowledge and understanding with you.
You will undertake an individual or group research or literature project, which provides an opportunity to work alongside professional researchers undertaking cutting-edge work in specialised laboratories, including confocal microscopy, culture facilities and electrophysiology rigs.
Integrated Masters (MBiol)Years 1 and 2 are the same as for the BSc and provide you with a foundation in the subject.
Year 3 of the MBiol is designed to prepare you for the Masters level of study that takes place in Year 4. You’ll take a research preparation module alongside compulsory and optional modules and a group research project.
Year 4 gives you the opportunity to explore specialist research topics and skills. You’ll study Masters level modules alongside an extended research project, giving you the chance to undertake research at the highest level, working alongside professional researchers and truly exploring the current issues facing neuroscience today.
Find out more about choosing between an integrated Masters and a BSc degree
Course structureThese are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.
Modules Year 1Compulsory modules
- Basic Laboratory and Scientific Skills 20 credits
- Biology of the Mind 10 credits
- Introduction to Pharmacology 10 credits
- Basic Laboratory and Scientific Skills 2 20 credits
- Human Endocrinology 10 credits
- Introduction to Physiology 20 credits
- The Basis of Life 20 credits
Compulsory modules
- Neurobiology 20 credits
- Experimental Skills 10 credits
- Scientific Skills 10 credits
- Cognitive Neuroscience: The process underlying cognition 10 credits
- Cardio-Respiratory Neuroscience 10 credits
- Neuropharmacology 10 credits
- Experimental Skills in Neuroscience 10 credits
- Topics in Neuroscience 10 credits
- Molecular Neuroscience 10 credits
Compulsory modules
- Advanced Scientific Skills 20 credits
- Advanced Topics in Neuroscience II 20 credits
- Practical Research Skills 20 credits
- Extended Research Project Preparation 20 credits
Compulsory modules
- Advanced Research Topics 30 credits
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