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Neuroscience at University of Southampton - UCAS

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Course summary

Explore all aspects of the nervous system, from the molecular to the behavioural. On your three-year Neuroscience degree you will discover the processes behind neurological disorders and study the wider aspects of physiology, pharmacology and the immune system. You will gain an understanding that 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. You will also have the opportunity to spend a year in the pharmaceutical 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, biotechnology industries, research and clinical science.

Modules

Typical modules include: Year 1: Chemistry of life, Fundamentals of Biochemistry Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Physiology, How to Think Like a Scientist, The Human Genome and Disease. Year2: Immunology, Infection and Inflammation, Pharmacology, Vertebrate Development, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology. Year 3: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Neuropharmacology of CNS Disorders, Immunology, Molecular Pharmacology. For full list of all modules please visit the course page.

Assessment method

The learning activities for this course include the following: lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group, projects and independent learning (studying on your own). We’ll assess you using: coursework, laboratory reports and essays, individual and group projects, oral presentations, portfolios, written and practical exams


How to apply

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). We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

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


Student Outcomes

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56%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
92%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £27400 Year 1
International £27400 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 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

Please see our website for further details and updates : www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page.
Neuroscience at University of Southampton - UCAS