MSci Neuroscience at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The MSci Neuroscience is a four-year degree with an extended project in the final year. The course provides an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of how to plan and perform experimental research in a specialised subject area. The final year provides valuable experience in research and you will develop the skills required to embark on a career as a researcher.

Career pathways

Our graduates enter a wide variety of career paths including healthcare research, biomedicine, health and social work, education, finance, publishing and the public sector. Around one third of graduates register for higher degrees (MSc, PhD) or graduate-entry medicine, dentistry or veterinary science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAA including two core science/mathematics subjects. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics). A-level contextual offer: ABB including AB in two core science/mathematics subjects. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics). BTEC: DDD in Applied Science. IB Diploma: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in two core science/mathematics subjects. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics). Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA in two core science/mathematics subjects, and Higher: AAAAB. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics). GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code B141).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,700 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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