BSc Neuroscience with International Study at University of Manchester

Study overseas for a year to improve your employability through our four-year course. Examine how the brain and nervous system generate behaviour, movement, perception, memory, sleep and other key functions. Be introduced to a wide range of biological sciences topics in Year 1, before choosing more specialist course units in later years.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes year abroad)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain a broad introduction to biological sciences, covering key concepts such as: fundamentals of neuroscience biochemistry genetics anatomy physiology pharmacology molecular biology Year 1 also introduces the essential data handling and laboratory skills required for all biological scientists. Year 1 compulsory units include Academic Tutorials Year 1, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, From Molecules to Cells, Introduction to Laboratory Science, Introduction to Experimental Biology - Human Biology.

Career pathways

Around one-third of graduates work in scientific research and development, which may require significant postgraduate study, usually a PhD. The rest of our graduates go into a diverse range of careers, including teaching or communicating science, as well as careers unrelated to biological sciences including management, finance, marketing and the civil service.

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