Study Neuroscience with Placement Year at University of Warwick in the UK, School of Life Sciences
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Neuroscience with Placement Year

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What will I learn?

Neuroscience is about understanding the most complex organ in the body – the brain. Of the four degree courses taught by the School of Life Sciences, this is our most specialised degree. This course will appeal to those who have a strong interest in how the brain and central nervous system works, neurological diseases and treatments.Neuroscience is the discipline that encompasses the study of the brain and nervous system in health and disease. It is an enormous field spanning genomic, molecular, cellular, network and behavioural levels.This degree course is designed for students who wish to develop a greater understanding of the most complex and enigmatic of organs.With the knowledge and practical experience gained on this course, you will be able to develop a career in neuroscience and human health. Careers could include academic research, laboratory services, pharmaceutical drug discovery or clinical trials. Alternatively, you may wish to pursue a career in employment sectors that appreciate the value of a solid understanding of scientific principles, methods and approaches.

Which department am I in?

School of Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£26,290.00 (US$ 33,952) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Warwick

University of Warwick,

Coventry,

CV4 7AL, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A levelsA level typical offerAAB including Biology, or ABB including Biology and one of the following: Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Environmental Science, Statistics, Geology or Geography.A level additional informationApplicants who are not taking Chemistry at A Level must have grade B/6 in GCSE Chemistry or grades BB/66 in GCSE Combined Science.A level contextual offerWe welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is ABB including Biology, or BBB including Biology and one of the following: Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Environmental Science, Statistics, Geology or Geography. See if you're eligible.General GCSE requirementsUnless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.IBIB typical offer34 to include 5 in Higher Level Biology, or 32 to include 5 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Geography.IB additional informationApplicants who are not taking Higher Level or Standard Level Chemistry must have grade B/6 in GCSE Chemistry or grades BB/66 in GCSE Combined Science.IB contextual offerWe welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 32 including 5 in Higher Level Biology, or 30 including 5 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Geography. See if you're eligible.General GCSE requirementsUnless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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