BSc (Hons) Neuroscience (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

We care about your future. BEE offers workshops, advice and opportunities to develop your employability skills through real-world experience and expert career guidance Learn from experts in two highly-respected Lancaster University departments – Psychology, and Biomedical and Life Sciences You will study its role in human behaviour and brain disorders including schizophrenia, autism, mood disorders and dementia.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Biomedical and Life Sciences | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (includes a year studying abroad) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Anatomy and Physiology, Cognitive and Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology, Foundations of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science, Genetics and Biotechnology, Introduction to Biosciences. Year 2 core modules: Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Drug Design and Development, Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Molecular Genetics, Pharmacology. Year 3 core modules: Study Abroad. Year 4 core modules: Advanced Neuroscience - Circuits and Systems, Biosciences Research Project, Global Health Challenges, The Lying Brain: the Neuroscience of Hallucinations, Delusions, and Disorders of Consciousness.

Career pathways

Neuroscience is an exciting, dynamic and evolving field, with new developments leading to a range of possible career options. Below are just a sample of the fields that a neuroscience graduate might go on to:

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB. This should include Biology and one other science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to meet the subject requirements. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science to include sufficient Biology and other science content. We require Distinctions in the majority of relevant science units. BTEC in combination with A levels: Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D. This should include sufficient Biology and other science content. We will typically assess this on a case-by-case basis. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in one further HL science subjects from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. T levels: Not accepted. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 5/B, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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