BSc (Hons) Neuroscience at Aston University

Programme overview

Designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of Neuroscience, the BSc (Hons) Neuroscience programme enables you to explore the development and function of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system and ask important questions about what makes us think and feel, how our brains process information and what brain cells and synapses do.

Faculty: College of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 3 or 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you will study the following core modules: Receptor Theory and Toxins: Learn how body systems function through the exploration of the role of receptors in communication and the use of drugs and toxins to uncover physiological function. Biochemistry and Cell Biology: Learn how our cells function, how neurons communicate with each other, and how drugs work.

Career pathways

Studying neuroscience opens up a huge range of opportunities for graduates in the UK and internationally, and with our industry links graduate can go on to work for reputable companies in areas such as: clinical neurophysiology, big data, artificial intelligence, medical writing and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: BBB in three A Level subjects, which must include at least one science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics; BBC in three A Level subjects, which must include at least one science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics plus B in an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ); BCC in three A Level subjects which must include at least one science from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics for contextual offer students.*. IB: Contextual offer: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in Higher Level subjects which must include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language for contextual offer students.*. IB Middle Years Programme: Applicants require Grade 4 in Maths. Home applicants require Grade 4 in English. International applicants must meet the relevant IELTS requirements. See

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First year tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year (2027/28). First year tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/33c99062-dee0-5d7b-eee6-74e26cbb799e/neuroscience?studyYear=2027

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