MSci (Hons) Neuroscience at Lancaster University

Programme overview

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. Our brains and nervous systems work together to enable us to make sense of the world around us. They coordinate our body, create emotions and sensations and ultimately determine our behaviour.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Biomedical and Life Sciences | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) | 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: Advanced Neuroscience - Circuits and Systems, Biosciences Research Project, Global Health Challenges, The Lying Brain: the Neuroscience of Hallucinations, Delusions, and Disorders of Consciousness. Year 4 core modules: Biosciences Integrated Master's Research Project, Brain Disorders, Drug Development from Concept to Clinic.

Career pathways

An MSci in Neuroscience will prepare you for a rewarding career in research, clinical sciences, pharmaceuticals or the biotechnology sector and give you the transferable skills to work in communications, policy or regulation. There are also an increasing number of opportunities in emerging fields such as neuroethics, neuroeconomics and neurotechnology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAA. 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 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction, but you would need to meet the subject requirements. BTEC Extended Diploma: Only considered for entry to the BSc Hons course variant. Subject to academic progression and availability, students can transfer to the MSci course. BTEC in combination with A levels: Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade A plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AA 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: 36 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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