Neuroscience with Cognitive Science BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Brighton
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
3 Years
If you want to gain advanced knowledge of the nervous system, this is the course for you.
You can choose from a range of modules based on the latest research – from genetics and genomics to philosophical aspects of cognitive science. Sussex is a world-famous pioneer in teaching and research in cognitive science. We’re one of the few universities in the UK to offer undergraduate courses in the subject.
And to support your career development, you study research methods and computing skills options.
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About this course
Recent Life Sciences graduates have started jobs as:
analytical scientist, Bioventics
data analyst, NHS
assistant scientist, Envigo.
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (grade 5).
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Neuroscience
- Life Sciences
- Clinical Contexts
- Childhood and Adolescence
- Cognitive Psychology
- Discovering Statistics
- Principles of Neuroscience
- Mental Health
Course programme
Autumn teaching
- Academic Skills in Life Sciences
- Cognition in Clinical Contexts
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- The Ghost in the Machine?
- Neuroscience and Behaviour
- Principles of Cognitive Science
- Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence
- Research Methods for Neuroscience
Autumn teaching
- Cognitive Psychology
- Discovering Statistics
- Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Science
- Principles of Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
- Language, Mind and Brain
- Neural Circuits
- Techniques in Neuroscience
Study abroad (optional)
Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career.
A placement is a great way to network and gain practical skills. When you leave Sussex, you’ll benefit from having the experience employers are looking for.
Recent Life Sciences students have gone on placements:
- AkzoNobel
- Pfizer
- the NHS.
Year 3 at sussex
OptionsAutumn teaching
- Intelligence in Animals and Machines
- Life Sciences Year 3 Research Project (Experimental)
- Life Sciences Year 3 Research Project (Literature)
- Neuronal Transduction and Transmission
- Social Insects
- Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science
- Conflict & Cooperation in Social Groups
- Conscious and Unconscious Mental Processes
- Current Issues in Cognitive Science
- Drugs, Brain and Behaviour
- Innovation in Bioscience and Medicine
- Neuronal Plasticity and Gene Regulation
- Philosophy and Science of Consciousness
- Sensory Function and Computation
- Structure and Function in the Brain
Additional information
Neuroscience with Cognitive Science BSc (Hons)