MSci Psychology and Neuroscience at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Our MSci Psychology and Neuroscience will equip you to combine the critical, theoretical and practical skills central to psychology, with a cellular, synaptic and systems-level understanding of brain function from neuroscience. It emphasises the empirical study of the nervous system, mind and behaviour. We want our students to share a sense of fun and adventure in exploring and combining these different perspectives.

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: A*AA including two core science/maths subjects. Core science/maths subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. A-level contextual offer: AAB including AB in two core science/maths subjects. Core science/maths subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. BTEC: D*DD in Applied Science. IB Diploma: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in two core science/maths subjects. Core science/maths subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA in two core science/maths subjects, and Higher: AAAAA. Core science/maths subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics.. Core science/maths subjects include: Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. GCSE: Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent). English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code CB81).

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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