Neuroscience with a Modern Language The University of Manchester

Overview

The Neuroscience with a Modern Language course offered at The University of Manchester also covers new technological advances that have been at the forefront of recent breakthroughs in the field of neuroscience, including biomedical imaging, genetic manipulation and functional recording at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels.

There have also been major advances in our understanding of the biology of higher brain function and the pathogenesis of a variety of neurological disorders, such as mental health disorders and neurodegenerative disease eg Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

You will study a range of topics during the course, including pharmacology, physiology, motor systems sensory systems and more, with the opportunity to choose optional units in particular areas of interest.

Teaching and learning

The Neuroscience with a Modern Language (Hons) course offered at The University of Manchester consists of two-thirds of biological sciences learning and one-third modern language learning. You will learn your modern language alongside other students taking a variety of language degrees at the University.

You will benefit from a wide range of teaching and learning methods that suit the content and aims of each course unit.

These range from lectures and tutorials to practicals and research projects, including the  final year project .

Career opportunities

Graduates from modern language courses are extremely desirable to employers who require significant relevant work experience.

In the growing field of international bioscience research collaborations, graduates with a good command of a foreign language are at a distinct advantage.

Around one-third of graduates work in scientific research and development, which may require significant postgraduate study, usually a PhD.

The rest of the graduates go into a diverse range of careers, including teaching or communicating science, as well as careers unrelated to biological sciences including management, finance, marketing and the civil service.

Some of the graduates progress into laboratory-based careers in clinical or technical roles that do not involve research.