MBiol Neuroscience
About this course
Neuroscience studies the brain and the nerves that make up the nervous system. You’ll cover all major areas of neuroscience, from the molecular to the clinical/pathological. The University of Leeds has risen nine places to 77th in the latest rankings Knowledge of neuroscience is essential to providing humankind with solutions to a range of complex global challenges, including those in health and wellbeing. On this course, you’ll be equipped with an integrated knowledge of the human body, brain and nervous system. Topics covered will include neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s disease), neuroplasticity and neuropharmacology. You'll develop key skills and attributes required by neuroscience graduates and discover cutting-edge topics and techniques, all delivered by our world-leading researchers. At Leeds, we prepare you for the workplace, ensuring you have the knowledge, skills, and attributes for a successful career. You'll complete a capstone research project, showcasing your expertise to potential employers and integrating everything you've learned during your degree. This integrated Masters (MBiol) gives you an additional year of specialist training. You will study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project within one of the major research laboratories in the School of Biomedical Sciences or an appropriate period of work-based practice. You may also choose to apply for our three-year BSc and transfer to an MBiol up until the end of your second year, subject to suitable academic performance and availability.
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