Overview

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.

In the Neuroscience programme at the University of Southampton 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:

spend a year working in the pharmaceutical industry between years 2 and 3

spend a semester at a partner university abroad during year 2

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.

Careers

The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry of Life

Biochemistry

Cell Biology and Physiology

How to Think Like a Scientist

The Human Genome and Disease

Flow of Genetic Information

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 88 other Bachelors in Neuroscience in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A-levels

AAB including Chemistry and one further science subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Pass with overall score of 34 points, with 17 points at higher level, including 5 and 6 points at Higher Level in Chemistry and one further science subject

BTEC

D in the BTEC Extended Certificate plus AA in A Level Chemistry and one further science subject We do not accept the BTEC National Diploma/ BTEC National Extended Diploma without two AA grades in A Level Chemistry and one further science subject

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

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United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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