MSci Neuroscience at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Study the brain's development, structure and function on this MSci Neuroscience degree. Discover the processes behind neurological disorders. You'll explore subjects as diverse as biochemistry, neurophysiology, and neural circuits controlling behaviour.

What you will study

This balanced programme gives you the skills and knowledge required for a neuroscience career. You’ll benefit from a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, coursework and research-based projects. In year 3 you’ll complete a research project in an area of interest.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including universities, government departments, NHS, pharmaceutical industry, food industries, contract research organisations. Careers directly related to the course include academic researcher, neuroscientist, pharmaceutical researcher, science communicator, clinical scientist, biotechnologist, healthcare scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: AAB including Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject. IB: Pass with overall score of 34 points, with 17 points at Higher Level, including 6 points at Higher Level in Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject. Applicants must hold GCSE English Language (or GCSE English), Mathematics and Science at minimum grade C/4. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 33,900 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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