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University degree

Neuroscience

University of Bristol · Bristol
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Studying neuroscience will enable you to explore the workings of the brain, from molecules to neural systems, answering questions such as: how do neurones communicate with each other to lay down memories? What goes wrong in neuropsychiatric disorders such as Parkinson medical science, psychology, biomedical science, biology, zoology medical science, psychology, biomedical science, biology, zoology Studying neuroscience will enable you to explore the workings of the brain, from molecules to neural systems, answering questions such as: how do neurones communicate with each other to lay down memories? What goes wrong in neuropsychiatric disorders such as Parkinson's and schizophrenia?

How do we feel pain? Your knowledge will build from studying core units in years one and two to studying selected, in-depth courses in your final year. Second-year units explore many aspects of neuroscience, including the neurophysiology of the central nervous system; the pharmacology of drugs that affect the nervous system; and the techniques that have enabled advances in understanding the nervous system.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts25%
176-191 pts20%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts5%
240+ pts5%
How they qualified
83% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel83%
baccalaureate7%
other5%
otherHE3%
access2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
40%
In professional / skilled jobs
96%
Continue past first year
76%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£25,000
After 15 months
£29,000
3 years on
£39,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
76%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching84%
Assessment & feedback68%
Academic support65%
Well organised77%
Learning resources81%
Student community88%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Bristol's own site.
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