Overview

During your degree, you will receive first-hand research experience in state-of-the-art neuroscience teaching facilities. You will be encouraged to explore a number of different research topics from neurological disorders and drug addictions to motor control and learning processes.

Learning outcomes

The BSc Neuroscience (Hons) at University of St Andrews is a four-year course run by both the School of Biology and the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your first two years of study provide an introduction to a variety of subjects which make up contemporary psychology and biology, including the relations between brain and behaviour, ecological diversity, and cell systems.

The skills you gain in statistical analysis, research and presentation will prepare you for your final two years, during which you will have the opportunity to specialise in a wide range of advanced subjects. Potential subjects include (but are not limited to):

pharmacology
neurodegeneration
motoneurons

clinical psychology.

Careers

Neuroscience is a wide and varied field of study, encompassing the workings of the brain and the nervous system. Graduates of Neuroscience degrees go into a range of career areas, including:

biotechnology
clinical sciences
management consultancy
medical devices industry
medicine, dentistry and midwifery
neuro-marketing and advertising
pharmaceutical industry
regulatory affairs, policy and research administration
research in industry or universities
science communication (publishing and media)
teaching in schools and universities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Behavioural Neuroscience

Cognition

Neurodegeneration and Aging

Neuromodulation

Research Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience

Sex Differences and Gender Development

Synaptic Transmission.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Other requirements

General requirements

AAAB, including at least two of the following subjects:

Biology or Human Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics.

AAB, including at least two of the following subjects:

Biology or Human Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics.

35, including at least two of the following subjects:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

31670 GBP / year

≈ 31670 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,535.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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