What will I learn?
Knowledge of neuroscience is essential to providing humankind with solutions to a range of complex global challenges, including those in health and wellbeing.On this course, you’ll be equipped with an integrated knowledge of the human body, brain and nervous system. Topics covered will include neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s disease), neuroplasticity and neuropharmacology.You'll develop key skills and attributes required by neuroscience graduates and discover cutting edge topics and techniques, all delivered by our world-leading researchers.At Leeds, we prepare you for the workplace, ensuring you have the knowledge, skills, and attributes for a successful career. You'll complete a Capstone research project, showcasing your expertise to potential employers and integrating everything you've learned during your degree.This 3 year BSc can also be converted into an integrated Masters (MBiol) with an optional additional year of specialist training, subject to suitable academic performance and availability. You would study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project within one of the major research laboratories in the School of Biomedical Sciences or an appropriate period of work-based practice.**Course highlights**- Designed to provide a broad scientific foundation and key graduate skills for those interested in neuroscience.- Develop experimental skills in specialised laboratories. Use cutting edge instrumentation such as the EVOS microscopes and gain hands-on practical experience in labs.- Progress from single neuronal recordings in invertebrate brains to measuring activity in whole human brains.- The opportunity to undertake an independent or team-based capstone research project under the supervision of a field-leading academic, further developing the key skills and attributes that will set you apart in the graduate job market.- Our year in industry programme allows you to gain experience working with organisations, developing new skills for your CV.- Experience life and learning in a different country through our study abroad programme, where you'll gain fresh perspectives and develop skills valued by employers.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Entry requirements
For international students
A-level: AAB Including biology or chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.We accept the following:Science: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, PE.Science-related: computing, environmental science, food science, geography, geology, psychology, statistics.Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) or Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If youre taking A-levels, this would be a 1 grade drop from the standard offer. For example A in one of the above qualifications with ABB at A-level (BSc applicants).GCSE: Grade 6 (B) or above at GCSE maths and Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE English.
