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Neuroscience (BSc)

Award
Bachelor of Science
Duration
3 years
Course Type
Full-time
Campus
Highfield
UCAS Course code
B141

About this course

Explore all aspects of the nervous system - from the molecular to the behavioural. On this 3-year Neuroscience degree you’ll discover the processes behind neurological disorders and study the wider aspects of physiology, pharmacology and the immune system.

Understanding 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.

On this programme you will:

  • study in the Life Sciences building, a state-of-the-art laboratory, teaching and research space
  • undertake independent projects on a neuroscience topic
  • study with the support of leading researchers

You will also have the opportunity to:

This course is intended to give you the means to pursue multiple research career opportunities, whether it’s in the pharmaceutical and medical-device industries, or roles in education, communication and management.

You’ll also be ideally positioned to pursue further study.

Accreditations

This new programme has an interim Royal Society of Biology accreditation until the first group of students graduate. All students who complete the course will be awarded full accreditation.

Course location

This course is based at Highfield.

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.

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Changes due to COVID-19

Although the COVID-19 situation is improving, any future restrictions could mean we might have to change the way parts of our teaching and learning take place in 2022 to 2023. This means that some of the information on this course page may be subject to change.

Find out more on our COVID advice page.

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