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BSc (Hons) Neuroscience at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and how it interacts with other physiological systems in humans and other animals, with teaching informed by current research from molecules to mind.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences  |  Department: School of Psychology and Neuroscience  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is a general introduction to modern biology; year 2 develops fundamentals and introduces specialist areas; Honours years cover the anatomy and function of the nervous system from development to ageing and from molecular to systems level, with three neuroscience Honours options and a research project in year 4.

Career pathways

Graduates have moved into roles such as research assistant, associate medical writer, clinical project manager, image analysis scientist, in vitro pharmacologist and rehabilitation support worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level (standard offer): AAB; plus A-level Biology or Chemistry at A. IB (standard offer): 34 (6,5,5 HL); plus HL Biology or Chemistry at 6. Scottish Highers (standard offer): ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Offers will typically be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher; plus Higher Biology or Higher Chemistry at A. Scottish Highers contextual (adjusted) offers (by end of S5 or S6): MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*); MD40: AABB (S5 minimum ABB required for consideration); plus Higher Biology or Higher Chemistry at A/B; Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no sub-test under 6.0 (One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests from 21 January 2026 (minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21); PTE Academic 59 overall with 59 in all sub-tests; other tests listed by the University are also accepted. Application deadlines: 13 January for UK applicants and 30 June for international applicants (UCAS or Common Application).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Standard annual tuition fee for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2027/28 rate not yet confirmed). Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Expected rate for EU and international students, band: Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences programmes. Tuition only. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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